I used mild sausage, added smoked sausage and pumpkin. Omitted the salt because I figured the sausages and bacon had plenty. Instead of cream I add powder milk reconstituted with half the water called for on the package. For the sake of time, I subbed the garlic and onion for a prepared Miropoix and garlic powder All other seasons stayed the same. I will let you know how it turns out.
