Debb’s Turkey Stuffing
Description:
Debb’s Turkey Stuffing is the culmination of creative culinary experimentation, born out of the necessity to satisfy the discerning palates of a couple with particular tastes. Combining elements from various stuffing recipes and infusing it with her own imaginative flair, Debb has crafted a stuffing that elicited such a rave response from her husband that he insisted she commit the recipe to memory. Indeed, this stuffing is a triumph worth savoring and sharing, especially during festive occasions like Christmas and Thanksgiving, or even on a cozy weeknight meal.
Recipe Category: Grains 🌾
Keywords: Christmas 🎄, Thanksgiving 🦃, Weeknight 🌙, Oven 🍳, < 4 Hours ⏳, Inexpensive 💰
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 247.9
- Fat Content: 13.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 498.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 2.9g
- Protein Content: 4.3g
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 12 slices of bread
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 teaspoons sage
- 2/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In a large bowl, combine the bread slices, pepper, and sage. Set aside. | – |
| 2 | In a skillet, fry the chopped celery and onion in margarine until transparent, approximately 10 minutes. | 10 mins |
| 3 | Pour the cooked celery and onion mixture over the bread mixture. Mix well. | – |
| 4 | In a separate container, slowly stir the chicken bouillon cubes into the boiling water until dissolved. | – |
| 5 | Gradually add the prepared bouillon to the bread mixture, stirring until moistened throughout. | – |
| 6 | Transfer the stuffing into a greased 13 x 9-inch glass pan. | – |
| 7 | Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about one hour, or until the stuffing is golden brown and crispy. | 1 hour |
| 8 | Stir the stuffing occasionally during baking to pull the crusty bits from the bottom and create more texture. | – |
| 9 | For a softer stuffing, refrain from stirring during baking. | – |
Cook’s Tips:
- Customize the seasoning to your taste by adjusting the amount of pepper and sage.
- Experiment with different types of bread for varying textures and flavors.
- For a richer flavor, use butter instead of margarine.
- Ensure the stuffing is evenly moistened by gradually adding the chicken bouillon mixture.
- To save time, prepare the celery and onion mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator until needed.
Enjoy your Debb’s Turkey Stuffing as a delightful accompaniment to your holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, and savor the warmth and comfort it brings to every bite! 🍽️🦃🎉
