Traditional Stuffing

Directions

1. 1
   In a large frying pan, melt butter.
2. 2
   Add onions, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add celery and stir-fry 2 minutes.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, place breadcrumbs; pour onion-celery mixture over top.
5. 5
   Stir in seasonings.
6. 6
   Gradually stir in broth until mixture is moistened, but not wet.
7. 7
   Makes enough for a 16-20lb turkey.
8. 8
   Apple Stuffing: Add 1 1/2 cups chopped apples to bread mixture.
9. 9
   Sausage Stuffing: Brown 1 lb.
10. 10
    sausage meat.
11. 11
    Drain and add to bread mixture.
12. 12
    Mushroom Stuffing: Saute 1 lb.
13. 13
    sliced mushrooms in a little butter and add to bread mixture.
14. 14
    Oyster Stuffing: Add 1 cup whole or chopped cooked oysters to bread mixture.
15. 15
    Oyster broth may be substituted for all or part of chicken broth.
16. 16
    Nut Stuffing: Add 1-2 cups chopped nuts - pecans or walnuts to mixture.