Turkey Dressing for the Holiday Bird

This dressing is served and enjoyed at the turkey suppers served by one of our local church catering groups - they have shared the recipe. Another favorite from the prairies found in "A Taste Of Heaven" Cookbook - a cookbook compiled with local recipes which helped fund a StairLift for those no longer able to climb the steps. People come from miles around for those turkey suppers and banquets prepared and served by - yes volunteers!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 10  cups  cubed  bread
• 1 1⁄3 cups margarine (or butter)
• 2  cups celery (diced)
• 2  cups onions (chopped)
• 2  cups apples (peeled and diced)
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (optional)
• 2  tablespoons dried parsley (I use fresh when available)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sage (I like to add more)
• 2  tablespoons poultry seasoning
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pepper

Directions

1. Cube the bread (I like to cube it the day before) dice and chop the apples and vegetables.
2. In large pan add margarine; saute the celery and onion then add all the rest of the remaining ingredients - pour over the cubed bread.(I like adding the bread cubes to the pan and toss to mix).
3. NOTE - this is the basic recipe - taste and add more of the seasonings you like until it is pleasing to you (I add more sage).
4. Stuff the turkey breast and cavity using skewers where needed.