Savory Turkey Stuffing
Whether you believe in stuffing the bird or preparing the stuffing in its own dish, this recipe will walk you through all you need to know as you create a traditional turkey dinner.
Savory Turkey Stuffing
12 hours before stuffing the turkey . . .
Cut into 1” cubes:
1 loaf of bread
Lay out on a sheet pan to dry.
30 minutes before stuffing in the turkey . . .
To a large skillet, heated to medium, add:
4 Tbsp butter
2 cups onions, diced into 1/4” pieces
2 cups celery, diced into 1/4” pieces
Sauté veggies for 10-15 minutes, stirring periodically, until translucent.
While veggies sauté, season the bread crumbs, sprinkling with:
Ground sage
Toss lightly and smell the cubes - once you can smell the sage then it is the right amount.
Once enough sage has been added, then, as if salting eggs, sprinkle the bread cubes with:
Garlic salt
Once the veggies have softened, add them to the bread crumbs and drizzle in:
1 cup chicken broth
Fold together carefully.
Stuff the bird
Follow the directions in the HOW TO: Thanksgiving Turkey recipe to prepare the turkey for stuffing. Then stuff the two cavities by spooning the prepared stuffing in, compressing only very slightly, until both cavities are full.
Finish preparing the turkey and roast following the Turkey Time Table.
Baked Stuffing
Transfer prepared stuffing to a greased baking dish, bake at 350F for ~30 minutes.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: makes a 13”x9” pan of stuffing, about 8 servings
