Delicious Bread Stuffing

Submitted by Chef #174840

"I found this on the internet 2 years ago and it's been a great stuffing for both Thanksgivings. I only use the cranberries for the optional ingredients and it great out of the turkey."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2 diced yellow onions
• 1 bunch chopped green onion
• 6 stalks diced celery
• 1 lb sliced mushrooms
• 2 (1 lb) bags cornbread stuffing mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (8 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley

• Optional Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 6 Italian sausages, removed from casing, cooked and crumbled (optional)
• 1 cup diced apple (optional)
• 1 cup dried cranberries (optional) or 1 cup raisins (optional)

directions

1. Heat oven to 325°F.
2. In a large saute pan, heat butter and oil.
3. Add onions, green onions, and celery; saute until tender.
4. Add mushrooms and saute 2 minutes more.
5. Remove from heat and pour mixture into a LARGE mixing bowl.
6. Add remaining ingredients and any optional ingredients at this point.
7. Stir well.
8. Spoon into shallow baking pan, cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until crusty and golden brown.