Belizean Stuffing Recipe (From Scratch)

cornbread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while stale bread reduces waste.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Low-sodium broth is better for health, and water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a milder flavor, while paprika can be a cost-effective alternative.

Leave bread out for 1-2 hours to dry out.

Tear bread into pieces and pulse in food processor until chunky breadcrumbs form.

Chop green bell pepper, onion, and celery in food processor.

Melt 1 stick of butter in a pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 1 and 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; mix and cook for 2 more minutes.

Turn off the stove and add half of the breadcrumbs to the pan; stir to combine.

Add the remaining breadcrumbs and mix well.

Transfer mixture to a greased baking pan and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 minutes.

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