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

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