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TURKEY STUFFING 
1 pkg Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing (cubed)
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup onions, chopped
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
3 eggs
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 lb turkey giblets, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2-1 teaspoon Bell Seasoning (or rubbed sage)
1/4 teaspoon each: salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder
a light sprinkling of cayenne pepper, if desired
1 teaspoon Knorr's powdered chicken bouillon or Minor's Chicken Soup Base

In a large saucepan, sauté chopped giblets and (de-stringed) celery in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil; adding onions and after 2-3 minutes and minced garlic and parsley and mushrooms after 5 minutes. sauté 1 minute more and add chicken broth. Dissolve chicken bouillon in broth. Add paprika, Bell Seasoning, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Add remaining butter and stir over low heat for 10 minutes.

Stir package of stuffing cubes into broth quickly. Liquid will be absorbed. Turn off heat but leave 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.

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 top with turkey juices from cooked turkey or gravy before serving.

Submitted by: CM

recipe reviews
Turkey Stuffing
   #84725
 Anna W. (Alabama) says:
This was the recipe I used last year for thanksgiving - it was great! I would have given it 6 stars if I could. Will be doing this again this year. Thanks for the recipe.
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 Laura (United States) replies:
This recipe has been the center of our Thanksgiving dinner since 2009. I add a bit of sausage and serrano peppers. My family enjoys the stuffing more than the "Turkey". Thank you for sharing! :)
 #114116
 Cooks.com replies:
Hi Laura and Anna,

Sometimes I add sausage, too. It's a very versatile recipe!

Thanks for the kudos and Happy Thanksgiving,

-- CM
 #132303
 Mark Pavelko (North Carolina) says:
Changes: finely dice 2 onions, 1 small bunch fine chopped parsley, add 2 cups medium diced chicken livers (after they are cooked and cooled), 4 cups fine chopped celery stalks with leaves that are on top. Use 1 large box of white button mushrooms, 1/4-inch chop. Besides the sage use poultry seasoning - to taste, skip the cayenne pepper, use 2 small cans of Swanson chicken broth (skip the Knorr chicken), beat the eggs, skip the olive oil and use 1 stick or more of butter to saute the vegetables. When done stain and reserve the liquid to be added if stuffing is too dry, when you add the vegetables, mix all well and cool - then transfer to oven proof dish - bake at 350°F for 90 minutes - will keep for 7 days - very good cold as a snack. Dad.
   #188907
 Debra (North Dakota) says:
This is NOT stuffing... it is Dressing... stuffing is stuffed in the bird... dressing is a side dish.
   #190934
 Uncle Gar (Florida) replies:
Geez, Debra..
With all going on in the world right now, you decided to rag on a stuffing recipe???
 #190984
 Taurus (Texas) replies:
Okay there EXPERT KAREN!!
 #192669
 Delphine (United States) replies:
You are correct. Unfortunately, now-a-days there are a certain kind of people who do not like to learn new things and expand their horizons. Their loss.

 

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