The Stuffing Recipe your Grandparents made!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain adds fiber, while stale bread is often less expensive.

sage

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are often more affordable and last longer.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.

Remove from heat and combine with cubed bread in a large bowl.

Pour in chicken broth gradually, mixing until bread is moistened.

Add beaten egg and lemon zest; mix well to combine.

Transfer stuffing to a greased baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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