Turkey Day Sausage Stuffing

1 lb. bulk breakfast sausage
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1 c. (combined) melted margarine and drippings from sausage
8 c. bread cubes
5 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Cook sausage. Drain. Combine sausage drippings and margarine to make 1 c. Saute onions and celery in margarine/dripping mixture until onion is tender. DO NOT BROWN. Stir in about 1/3 of the bread cubes. Put in large bowl and add remaining bread cubes, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Mix well. Bake at 350°F (or at whatever temperature the oven is set).