Stuffing the turkey adds so much flavor to a holiday meal. Start with the basic turkey stuffing and add your favorites to make the stuffing your own. Quick, fast and easy to make, turkey stuffing will complete your holiday meal.
Instructions
Stuffing for a Ten to Twelve Pound Turkey
1. Cube the bread into pieces approximately 1 inch by 1 inch, leaving crusts on. Place cubed bread on baking sheet in one layer to dry out for 2 hours.
2. Mince the onion finely, about the size of slivered almonds. Dice the celery finely, also about the size of slivered almonds.
3. Microwave the chicken stock and butter together, until the butter melts and stock is hot. Remove from the microwave and add the sage to the hot stock.
4. Place dried bread cubes in a large, wide bowl. Add approximately ? cup of the stock mixture, enough to barely moisten the bread.
5. Add the diced celery and onions and toss with the moistened bread mixture. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add enough stock to the mixture that bread will hold a ball shape when grasped in your hand.
7. Stuff the turkey, which has been well-rinsed and seasoned with salt and pepper.
8. Bake the turkey.
Great Additions
9. Chop or crumble sausage into the stuffing mix for a smokey flavor.
10. Add apples and walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture.
11. Substitute white wine for the chicken broth for a more subtle flavor.
12. Add lemon wedges to the turkey before stuffing for a crisper flavor.
13. Include raisins in the basic recipe for a subtle, sweet flavor.
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