Turkey Stuffing Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of bread (white, wheat or sourdough)
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of fresh sage, chopped
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup of chopped pecans
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cut your bread into cubes and set aside.
3. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Add the onion, celery and garlic to the pan and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the thyme and sage to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Add the chicken broth to the pan and stir to combine.
7. Add the bread cubes to the pan and stir until the bread is coated with the vegetable mixture.
8. Add the dried cranberries and chopped pecans to the pan and stir to combine.
9. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
11. Stuff the turkey with the mixture, being careful not to pack it too tightly.
12. Roast the turkey in the oven according to your preferred cooking method.
13. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 400mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 34g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 5g

Tips and Tricks

• Use day-old bread for the best texture.
• Feel free to substitute different types of bread or nuts to suit your taste.
• If you prefer a drier stuffing, use less chicken broth. If you prefer a moist stuffing, use more chicken broth.
• Be sure to let the stuffing cool slightly before stuffing the turkey to avoid burns.
• Stuff the turkey just before roasting to ensure the stuffing stays moist and flavorful.

Conclusion