This basic bread stuffing is easy to toss together as you prep the turkey. If you decide not to stuff the bird and instead bake the stuffing alongside, it will only need to cook for about an hour, so you can do this after you’ve got the turkey in the oven.
Ingredients for Basic Bread Stuffing
2 tbsp canola or olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 large onions, chopped
3-4 celery stalks, chopped (include the leaves)
2 large loaves of crusty unsliced bread, at least a day old
2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp ground sage
1 tsp salt
1-2 cups chicken or turkey stock
Directions for Basic Bread Stuffing
1. In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium-high. Cook onions for 5 min, or until soft, then add the celery and cook for another 3-4 min, until softened. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Tear or chop the bread into roughly 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the onions and celery along with rosemary, sage and salt, then toss to combine. Add with enough stock to moisten, and toss again. Stuff the turkey lightly with the bread mixture, baking any extra in a baking dish alongside for about an hour.
Originally published in ParentsCanada magazine, October 2012.
