For My Dad: Stuffing

When it comes to stuffing I don’t really use a recipe. I usually use recipes as a bit of a guideline anyways; something for you to start with but do whatever you want with.

I was talking to my dad on the phone last time, and he was asking me how to make stuffing and I realized I should probably give him some sort of recipe instead of how I would normally do it, so requested by my dad here is a stuffing recipe! Great for a turkey or just baking on it’s on in a pan.


¾ - 1 Loaf of bread cut in cubes
4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
3/4 cup Onions (chopped)
1 cup Butter (2 sticks)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cups Chicken Broth
3 Eggs
1/2 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped, dried is fine too)
1 tsp Paprika
1 lb Turkey Giblets (finely chopped)
1/2 cup Celery (chopped)
1 cup Mushrooms (chopped)
1/2-1 tsp Sage
1/4 teaspoon each: Salt, Pepper, Onion and Garlic powder
A light sprinkling of Cayenne Pepper (if desired)

In a large saucepan, sauté chopped giblets and celery in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil; adding onions. After 2-3 minutes add minced garlic and parsley and mushrooms. Add chicken broth and cook for another 2 minutes. Add paprika, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Add remaining butter and stir over low heat for 10 minutes.

Stir in bread cubes quickly. Liquid will be absorbed. Turn off heat but leave the pan on stove.

Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir in 1 egg at a time using a large wooden spoon, mixing quickly. Stir completely after adding each egg.

Stuffing should be somewhat sticky. If it's not holding together, add 1/4-1/2 cup more broth and mix in.

Cooking on its own:

Line the bottom of a bread loaf pan with aluminum foil, leaving enough along the sides to cover the top of the pan when folded over. Spray foil inside the pan with oil or non-stick spray. Pat mixture into pan evenly, spreading with spatula or the back of a spoon. Do not press heavily. Shape into a bread loaf shape.

Bake in 350 degrees 45 minutes; uncover by removing foil from top and allow to bake another 10-15 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Cut into 2 inch slices for each serving. It's easier to remove from the pan if you use a pancake flipper to cut the slices.

Baste the top with turkey juices from your cooked turkey or gravy before serving.

Cooking in the turkey:

Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the stuffing and sew it up. If there is any left use the option above to cook the rest.

Enjoy!

Have any good ideas, or substitutes for this....share them, leave a comment, I’d love to hear from you!!