Here's one of our favorite stuffing recipes. I like it because I can use my large crock pot. First, I'll give the recipe, then I'll tell you how I make it.....you don't have to add the apples, since your family doesn't like fruit.
Crockpot Stuffing
1 c. butter or margarine
2 c. chopped onion
2 c. chopped celery
¼ c. parsley, minced
12-13 c. slightly dry bread cubes
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1½ tsp. sage
1 tsp. dried thyme
½ tsp. each salt and pepper
½ tsp. marjoram
2-2½ c. chicken or turkey broth
2 eggs, beaten
Melt butter in skillet and sauté onion, celery, and parsley. Pour over bread cubes in a very large mixing bowl. Add all seasonings and toss well. Pour in enough broth to moisten; add beaten eggs and mix well. Grease crock pot with butter. Pack lightly into crock pot. Cover; cook on high 45 minutes; then reduce to low 4 to 8 hours. Makes 6 servings.
RECIPE NOTE:Two 7-ounce packages seasoned stuffing mix may be substituted for bread cubes. Use 3 to 3½ cups chicken broth; omit herbs and salt.
What I do: I add two Granny Smith apples (peeled and chopped) and a combination of white, whole wheat, and cornbread cubes (you can use all cornbread, if you like) instead of just one kind of bread. I use a bit more of the herbs than what the recipe specifies. I do not use all of the broth. I take the lid off the crock pot for the last 45 minutes and only cook the stuffing for about 4 hours.
For those who like sausage with their stuffing, you can brown 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of bulk sausage and then add the onions, celery, parsley, etc to the sausage in the saute pan. I like to make my own cornbread for this stuffing....I just make it the night before, bake it, then let it cool and cube it.
Would you please post your recipe for Portuguese Stuffing? Thanks!
