Stuffing for Turkey

This is my favorite stuffing (dressing) for a turkey. I have made it for years and get many compliments. When I use orange juice as the liquid I also add a little orange juice to the gravy. It really adds a nice flavor.

Stuffing for Turkey
prep time 30 min
cooking time 30 minutes

Ingredients
1 loaf day old bread
1 onion diced
3 stalks celery diced
Dried sage to taste
salt/ pepper to taste
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 stick butter
3-4 whole fresh mushrooms sliced (optional)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
1 cup liquid (see below)

Slice bread into bite sized cubes. Put on baking sheet in low oven (200 degrees) to dry out. In large sauce pan heat olive oil and melt butter. Saute onion and celery until soft. Add mushrooms and seasoning. Saute for 4-5 minutes add bread cubes and stir. Moisture needs to be added to the dressing and I have used apple juice orange juice or chicken broth. Add 1 cup of liquid to dressing and mix until well blended. Add more liquid if needed. Put in oiled baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Serve

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