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Title: Herbed Bread & Cherry/Cranberry Stuffing
Categories: Breads, Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, Nuts
Yield: 9 Servings
2 tb Unsalted butter
1 tb Olive oil
3 md Onions; chopped
6 cl Garlic; thin sliced
2 tb Chopped fresh thyme leaves
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2 ts Dried thyme; crushed
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Fresh ground pepper
5 Ribs celery; chopped
1 1/2 c Chopped fresh parsley
1/2 c Very thin sliced fresh
- basil
10 c Cubed bread
1 c Dried cranberries, cherries,
- tomatoes (not oil-packed),
- and/or chopped smoked
- oysters
1 c Pecan halves; coarse
- chopped
1 1/2 c Milk; as needed
In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of the butter and
the olive oil over medium-low heat. When butter has
melted and begins to sizzle, add the onions and garlic.
Cook, stirring, for about 8 minutes, or until the onions
are soft. Season with half the thyme and the salt, and
pepper. Add the celery, half of the parsley and half of
the basil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently,
or until the celery is just beginning to soften.
Meanwhile, place the bread in a large bowl and mix in the
remaining thyme, parsley, basil, the dried fruit mixture;
and the pecans. Pour the celery mixture from the skillet
on top of the bread and gently toss to mix all the
ingredients. Place the skillet back over low heat. Add 1
cup milk and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and simmer
for 2 to 4 minutes, using a spatula to scrape up any bits
on the bottom of the skillet. Pour 1 cup of the hot milk
mixture over the bread and toss; the stuffing should be
somewhat moist. If the stuffing seems dry add the
remaining 1/2 cup milk. Season to taste.
Makes 8 to 10 (1/2 cup) servings plus leftovers.
FROM THE TEST KITCHEN: The stuffing can also be placed in
a lightly greased baking dish or casserole and baked at
350ºF/175ºC for about 35 minutes, or until hot
throughout. If possible, baste with some of the turkey
juices from the bottom of the turkey pan to keep stuffing
moist.
There's enough stuffing here for a 15 to 18 pound turkey.
It's also a delicious stuffing for chicken, duck, Cornish
hens, or served as a side dish to any holiday, or simple
family meal.
Better Homes & Gardens | December 2016
MM Format by Dave Drum - 28 December 2016
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