Turkey Dressing for the Holiday Bird

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 8

This dressing is served and enjoyed at the turkey suppers served by one of our local church catering groups - they have shared the recipe. Another favorite from the prairies found in A Taste Of Heaven Cookbook - a cookbook compiled with local recipes which helped fund a StairLift for those no longer able to climb the steps. People come from miles around for those turkey suppers and banquets prepared and served by - yes volunteers!

Ingredients:

10 cups cubed bread

1 1/3 cups margarine (or butter)

2 cups celery (diced)

2 cups onions (chopped)

2 cups apples (peeled and diced)

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

2 tablespoons dried parsley (i use fresh when available)

1 1/2 teaspoons thyme

1 1/2 teaspoons sage (i like to add more)

2 tablespoons poultry seasoning

1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)

1 1/2 teaspoons pepper

Directions:

1. Cube the bread (I like to cube it the day before) dice and chop the apples and vegetables.
2. In large pan add margarine; saute the celery and onion then add all the rest of the remaining ingredients - pour over the cubed bread.(I like adding the bread cubes to the pan and toss to mix).
3. NOTE - this is the basic recipe - taste and add more of the seasonings you like until it is pleasing to you (I add more sage).
4. Stuff the turkey breast and cavity using skewers where needed.

By RecipeOfHealth.com