CLASSIC STUFFING

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The terms stuffing and dressing are often used interchangeably, but they do have different meanings: Stuffing is cooked inside the bird, dressing on its own. Use this recipe when making our Perfect Roast Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 onions, (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
16 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice
10 large fresh sage leaves, chopped, or 2 teaspoons crushed dried sage
6 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
2 stale loaves white bread, (about 36 slices), crust on, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3 cups (about 2 bunches) fresh coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, leaves
2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped (optional)
2 cups dried cherries (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onions and celery, and cook over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage, stir to combine, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock, and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes, until liquid has reduced by half.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add all remaining ingredients, including the remaining stock; mix to combine.

Osman Abdukadir Banjar
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This stuffing is amazing! It's so flavorful and moist, and it's the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dinner.


Md Miraz Vai
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I love this stuffing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Arkesh Giri
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This stuffing is delicious! It's the perfect combination of savory and sweet.


Caroline Nabil
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I've been using this stuffing recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sardar Imran Sardar Imran
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This is the best stuffing recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and it's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Grishma Aryal
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving last year and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Azan Sadiq
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This stuffing is amazing! It's so flavorful and moist, and it's the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dinner.


Judy
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I love this stuffing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ahamedfarhanibne Foridulwas
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This stuffing is delicious! It's the perfect combination of savory and sweet.


Mido Amir
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I've been using this stuffing recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


ELIZABETH GUERRERO
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This is the best stuffing recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and it's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Azan Gul
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving last year and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Charles Axsom
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This stuffing is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times. It's so flavorful and moist, and it's the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dinner.