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Classic Bread Stuffing

  
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter
2 medium Onions, peeled, ends removed, chopped
3 medium Celery ribs, washed, ends removed, chopped
1/2 cup chopped Celery Leaves (from inner ribs)
1 pound firm White Bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and dried overnight or in the oven (or 10 cups Plain Bread Croutons)
1/4 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
2 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 1/2 to 2 cup Turkey or Chicken Broth, as needed

 
   
Preparation:  
   

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and celery leaves. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are golden, about 8 minutes.

Scrape the vegetables and butter into a large bowl. Mix in the bread cubes, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in about 1 1/2 cups of the broth, until the stuffing is evenly moistened but not soggy.

Use as a stuffing or place in a lightly buttered casserole and drizzle with 1/2 cup of the broth, cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes.

Makes about 10 cups.