Celery Stuffing

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 32
Yield: 32 servings

Description

The flavor of this basic bread stuffing is boosted by the addition of several cups of chopped celery. This recipe yields enough dressing to stuff a 10-15 pound turkey. Bake the dressing that doesn't fit in the cavity of the turkey in a buttered baking dish. Try putting the stuffing under the skin of the breast. It makes the turkey very moist!

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup minced onion
2 cups diced celery, with leaves
3 cups chicken broth
4 quarts bread cubes
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 pinch dried thyme
1 pinch dried marjoram

Directions

1 Melt butter in saucepan. Saute onion in melted butter until soft, but not brown. Add celery and stir well. Add 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2 Place bread cubes into large mixing bowl. Add eggs, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, and marjoram. Add onion-celery mixture; combine thoroughly. If still too dry, add more chicken broth. Makes enough to stuff a 10 to 15 pound turkey.