Peppadew Sweet Pepper and Andouille Sausage Stuffing

Ingredients

 * 2 	tbs.  	olive oil
 * 2 	tbs. 	unsalted butter
 * 2 	cups 	green bell peppers -- chopped
 * 2 	cups 	celery -- chopped
 * 4 	cups 	onions -- chopped
 * 1 1/4 	lbs 	andouille smoked sausage
 * 4 	tbs. 	unsalted butter
 * 2 	tbs. 	Tabasco hot sauce
 * 1 1/2 	cups 	chicken stock
 * 1 1/4 	cups 	bread crumbs
 * 1/2 	cup 	Peppadew sweet piquante peppers

Directions
Melt olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium to high heat. Add green bell peppers, celery, and onions, and cook until light brown (10 minutes). Add andouille smoked sausage and cook until meat is browned, stirring often (5 minutes). Stir in butter, garlic, and Tabasco(tm) hot sauce. Reduce heat and add chicken stock, bringing it to a simmer (10 minutes). Stir in bread crumbs and remove from heat. Stir in Peppadew(tm) sweet piquante peppers. Stuff loosely in turkey cavity.  Remember to add to overall cooking time when you stuff a turkey. Option: Instead of using this recipe as a stuffing, put the mixture into an ungreased 8X8 baking dish.  Bake uncovered at 425° for 45 minutes, until top is browned.