Bread Stuffing

Name: Bread Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 9 cups stuffing, 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (with leaves); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup butter; 9 cups soft bread cubes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage; 1/4 teaspoon ground sage; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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Recipe by BecR2400

I have used this recipe for over 30 years now (as did my mother)--and everyone loves it! An absolute requirement at our Thanksgiving Holiday table. Recipe makes enough for a 12-pound turkey, and is easily doubled. I have included the optional technique for making stuffing balls. Enjoy! Adapted from Betty Crocker. Note: see tip for freezing.

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READY IN: 1hr

SERVES: 10

YIELD: 9 cups stuffing

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

³⁄₄

cup finely chopped onion
1 ¹⁄₂

cups chopped celery (with leaves)
¹⁄₂

cup chopped fresh parsley
1

cup butter
9

cups soft bread cubes
2

teaspoons salt
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons dried sage
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground sage
1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves
¹⁄₄

teaspoon poultry seasoning
¹⁄₂

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cook and stir onion and celery in butter in 10 to 12 inch skillet until onion is tender. Stir in about 1/3 of the bread cubes. Turn into a deep bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss. Stuff turkey just before roasting. 9 cups stuffing.
STUFFING BALLS: Shape stuffing by 1/2 cupfuls into balls; place in greased baking dish. Cover and cook in 325 degree F oven 30 minutes. Uncover and cook 15 minutes longer. 10 Stuffing Balls.
NOTE: To make Corn Bread Stuffing, you can substitute corn bread cubes for the soft bread cubes.
Tip for freezing for Thanksgiving/Christmas:
NOTE: The unbaked stuffing mixture will freeze great in containers or freezer bags to serve later. To reheat: Thaw and bake it in a greased dish, (rather than in the bird)at 350°F until golden brown on top (about 30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for 15 minutes more). Don't overbake!