Make Perfect Turkey Stuffing & Dressing with a Simple Recipe Ratio

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: none

Fresh fruit can add moisture and reduce sugar.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: none

Seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cut French loaf into cubes.

Melt about 6 ounces of turkey fat in a bowl and toss with the bread cubes.

Season the bread cubes with Thanksgiving seasoning and place on a sheet tray.

Bake bread cubes in the oven for about 20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

In a large skillet, melt 1 stick of butter over medium-low heat.

Add 1 large diced onion and 5 diced stalks of celery to the skillet and sweat until translucent and fragrant.

Add another pat of butter (optional), diced shallots, 1.5 tablespoons minced ginger, and 7 cloves minced garlic to the skillet.

Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, and 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon and sweat until bubbly and fragrant.

Combine the toasted bread cubes with the sautéed mixture in a bowl and toss well.

Moisten the mixture with 2 cups of homemade turkey stock and check for seasoning.

Add 2 beaten eggs to the mixture and combine well, ensuring the mixture is cool enough to avoid scrambling the eggs.

Butter a 13 by 9 inch casserole dish and transfer the stuffing mixture into it.

Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour or until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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