CHICKEN WITH APPLE-SAUSAGE STUFFING
1/4 lb bulk pork sausage

1 roasting chicken (about 3 1/2 lbs)

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp chopped green onions

3/4 cup herb-seasoned croutons

1/4 cup chopped peeled apple

1 tbsp raisins

2 tbsp chicken broth

1 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 400 degree.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add sausage.  Cook, stirring continually, until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes.

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add green onions.  Saute until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat; stir in croutons, apple, raisins, broth and sausage.  Mix well.

Sprinkle the inside of the chicken with half of the salt.  Fill cavity with stuffing; close with skewers.  Sprinkle outside of chicken with remaining salt.  Place chicken, breast side down in a roasting pan.  Roast chicken for 30 minutes; turn breast up.  Roast, basting frequently, until a meat thermometer registers 185 degrees or until the juices run clear when meat is pierced with a fork, about another 30 minutes.