Turkey Stuffing
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Turkey Stuffing
Description
The recipe begins by drying out cubed baguette bread either overnight or by low-temperature baking to achieve a sturdy texture that will soak up broth without becoming mushy. Onions and celery are cooked with garlic in butter to soften and release flavor before mixing with bread cubes, sage, parsley, beaten eggs, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
After thoroughly combining, the mixture is placed in a buttered baking dish, topped with melted butter, and baked covered then uncovered for a browned top. This method yields a stuffing with a crispy surface and moist, tender interior.
Turkey Stuffing pairs well alongside roast turkey and can be prepared ahead. If the top browns too quickly, covering it with foil during baking prevents burning. Various breads such as focaccia, ciabatta, or sourdough can be used depending on taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 baguette cut into 1/2 inch pieces (you want 8-10 cups total, rustic
- 10 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1 cup onion finely diced
- 1 cup celery sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/4 cup sage finely chopped, leaves
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, divided use, leaves
- 2 egg
- 2 cups chicken broth or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Leave the bread out overnight spread out on baking sheets to get stale. Alternatively, you can bake your bread cubes at 225 degrees F, stirring occasionally, until they get crisp - approximately 1 hour of bake time.
- Coat a 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Place the bread cubes in a very large bowl and add the onion and celery mixture.
- Add the sage and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley to the bowl.
- Add the eggs, chicken broth, salt and pepper to the bowl. Stir until bread is thoroughly coated and everything is combined.
- Pour the stuffing into the prepared dish. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and drizzle it over the top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover the dish, then bake for an additional 15 minutes or until top is golden brown.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes then sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley and serve.
Notes
- Using a sturdy bread like baguette, focaccia, ciabatta, multigrain, or sourdough works best to avoid sogginess in the stuffing.
- If the stuffing top browns too fast during baking, covering with foil will help prevent over-browning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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