Provie's Legendary Stuffing

In a very large skillet heat 2 tsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, ground beef, onion, garlic, 1/4 tsp. salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring to break up the meat, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl.

In the same skillet, heat 2 tsp. olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the celery, walnuts, and pine nuts. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the celery is tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the celery mixture, rice, seasoned breadcrumbs, hard-boiled egg, cranberries, and raisins to the meat mixture. Mix thoroughly. Add the herb bread stuffing, melted butter, chicken broth, and pepper, to taste. Mix again. Transfer to a greased 3-quart baking dish. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

Heat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top layer is slightly brown, about 15 minutes. Mix thoroughly.