Basic Bread Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 4 cups cubed bread (white or wheat)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the cubed bread, thyme, sage, rosemary, marjoram, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Add the sautéed onion and celery, and mix together.
4. Add the chicken broth and mix until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.
5. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Interesting Facts

• Stuffing can be made with any type of bread, such as white, wheat, rye, or sourdough.
• You can add other ingredients to the stuffing such as bacon, mushrooms, apples, chestnuts, nuts, or dried fruits.
• The stuffing can be cooked inside the turkey, or in a separate dish.
• The stuffing can be cooked ahead of time and reheated before serving.