Stuffing

Stuffing, also known as dressing, is a Thanksgiving tradition that involves a flavorful bread stuffing made with a variety of ingredients, typically including bread cubes, butter, chopped onion, celery, apples, dried cranberries, and herbs.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of stale bread, cubed
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cups chopped apples
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, butter, onion, celery, apples, cranberries, pecans, broth, water, parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
3. Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish.
4. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Let the stuffing cool slightly before serving.

Variations:

• Add other vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, or green onions.
• Include chopped nuts, such as almonds or pistachios.
• Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary, mint, or sage.
• Top the stuffing with a layer of foil for the first part of cooking, then remove the foil for the remainder of the cooking time.
• Serve the stuffing as a side dish or as part of a Thanksgiving turkey platter.

Tips:

• Use stale bread for the best texture.
• Don’t overmix the stuffing, or it will become tough.
• Cook the stuffing until it is golden brown and bubbly.
• Let the stuffing cool slightly before serving.
• Serve the stuffing with a side of gravy or other Thanksgiving sides.