Bread Stuffing 101

Name: Bread Stuffing 101
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 medium celery ribs with leaves, chopped; 15 -ounce bag cubed seasoned stuffing or 1 pound firm white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (10 cups) and dried overnight or in the oven; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 cups homemade turkey stock or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth \; 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning, preferably homemade (recipe follows), optional; Salt and freshly milled black pepper

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium celery ribs with leaves, chopped
15 -ounce bag cubed seasoned stuffing or 1 pound firm white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (10 cups) and dried overnight or in the oven
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 cups homemade turkey stock or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth \
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning, preferably homemade (recipe follows), optional
Salt and freshly milled black pepper

Directions

1

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2

Add the onion and celery.
3

Cook, stirring often, until the onion is golden, about 10 minutes.
4

Scrape the vegetables and butter into a large bowl.
5

Add the stuffing and parsley.
6

Stir in enough of the stock to moisten the stuffing, about 2 1/2 cups.
7

Season with the poultry seasoning, if desired, and salt and pepper to taste.
8

Use to stuff turkey, or place in a buttered baking dish, drizzle with an additional 1/2 cup stock, cover, and a bake as a side dish.