Turkey stuffing post

[happygirl]

Does anyone remember who started that post this morning? I wanted to Pm them and can't remember there name

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Yes.

 

[happygirl]

Yes.

I love the ignore feature

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I love the ignore feature

I don't. It's WAY too much fun without it.

 

[rgf207]

Does anyone remember who started that post this morning? I wanted to Pm them and can't remember there name

unfortunatly I don't remember but I liked the thread and wish people would just lighten up a bit.

ETA: I did find the poster's name but won't post it as I do not want this poster to get nasty PM's

 

[adkkev]

I'm disappointed ... I thought this thread was going to be about some sort of post you tied your turkey to so you could stuff it more easily.

rats.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I'm disappointed ... I thought this thread was going to be about some sort of post you tied your turkey to so you could stuff it more easily.

rats.

If your turkey is moving around too much while you're trying stuff it, I think you forgot a step.

DH brought home a turkey from a farm yesterday...I asked him "Dead?" I'm such a weanie about "real" meat. I like my meat from Stop & Shop, where it belongs. (J/K...sort of.)

 

[Deb in IA]

Well, I thought this was going to be a thread about types of turkey stuffing.

As in, sage stuffing? Cornbread stuffing? Bread stuffing? Chestnut stuffing? Stove Top stuffing?

Anyone got any recommendations?

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Well, I thought this was going to be a thread about types of turkey stuffing.

As in, sage stuffing? Cornbread stuffing? Bread stuffing? Chestnut stuffing? Stove Top stuffing?

Anyone got any recommendations?

Sausage. DH made it yesterday for work today...they have a huge Thanksgiving dinner there. Everyone brings something in and they actually COOK THE TURKEY there! Closeknit place. Then, they have a party during work hours before Christmas and they wrap their gifts for home.

We snuck some of the stuffing for last night's dinner but he'll make a nice new batch for us Thursday. I love his stuffing...better than mom's. (Don't tell her!)

 

[C.Ann]

Well, I thought this was going to be a thread about types of turkey stuffing.

As in, sage stuffing? Cornbread stuffing? Bread stuffing? Chestnut stuffing? Stove Top stuffing?

Anyone got any recommendations?

My recipe has been passed down for years..

Ingredients are:

pork sausage (like the roll of Jimmy Dean's)
egg
milk
minced celery
minced onion (optional - I leave it out)
bread cubes (Pepperidge Farm or such)
Bell's Seasoning

On another thread I tried to post the exact recipe from memory because I'm still here at the lake and don't have it with me..

After pre-cooking the sausage, celery, and onion - draining off the fat - and mixing well with the other ingredients, it gets cooked in the turkey (same day - NO stuffing the night before!)..

Yummy and very moist.. A family favorite..

 

[Deb in IA]

NOW I'm really hungry!!!

C.Ann, what are the quantities of your recipe? It sounds delicious!!!

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

pork sausage (like the roll of Jimmy Dean's)

I think that's what DH uses too. Beyond that, I don't know. He does all the cooking. I make the antipasto. Altho, the kids usually do that now.

 

[C.Ann]

NOW I'm really hungry!!!

C.Ann, what are the quantities of your recipe? It sounds delicious!!!

This is the best I can do from "memory"..

You're putting me on the spot here - still at the lake - but this is what I remember.. (Of course you may need to make more or less depending on the size of the bird..)

In a large fry pan, begin to cook the roll of pork sausage until it crumbles (chop it up with a fork or whatever while it's cooking) and loses the pink color.. Add 1/2 cup (or more) of minced celery.. Cook till celery is soft and sausage is cooked (not fried).. Drain off liquid/fat..

In a large bowl place your bread cubes (check the bag for the right amount for your size turkey); 1 or 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; the sausage/celery mix; and 1 and 1/2 tsp. Bell's Seasoning.. Mix together well and stuff your bird..

If it looks too dry, add more milk or another egg - too wet, more bread cubes..

It's sooooo good..
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[anniemae]

C.Ann-I am kind of stuffing-challenged, but if you don't want to cook it in the turkey, can you just put it in a casserole dish and cook in the oven? For how long?

 

[C.Ann]

C.Ann-I am kind of stuffing-challenged, but if you don't want to cook it in the turkey, can you just put it in a casserole dish and cook in the oven? For how long?

I honestly can't answer that - because I have never done it.. But if you do all the "prep" per my directions and then google "baking stuffing/dressing times", you might find a suitable answer there..

Good luck! And Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

[DisMN]

Stuffing secret. Shhhhhhh it's a secret ok? Don't tell anyone!

Make your usual stuffing with whatever breadcrumbs you want, seasoned or otherwise. But the BIG addition is adding a cup or two (or three or four? LOL) of smashed up Kix cereal. Incredibly delicious!!

 

[Abbie]

I can answer the "cook in a dish vs bird question": YES, because that's all we do, it's too moist for me when it's cooked in the turkey.

My recipe is similar but instead of the seasoning, use the sausage that is already seasoned with sage. (And I add raisins but I know some don't like that!) And instead of an egg and milk, use a cup of chicken broth. It is soooo delicious!

Now my question is, what the heck is Bell's seasoning?? I keep seeing it referenced here. Some sort of poultry seasoning?

 

[Hazzard101]

Growing up my family always made breadcrumb stuffing my mother always used celery, onions, and would cook up the livers and gizzards and chop that all up and put it in there as well and stuff the bird with it.

Eventually she began to make it and cook it in the oven instead of the bird. It is great with gravy.

I moved from CT. to AL. and they use cornbread here most of the time. I have converted a few, DW included, but most still insist on using cornbread in their stuffing. Go figure?

I have been here over 11 years now and still cant get used to calling catfish seafood and mac&cheese a vegetable

 

[Jennasis]

But is it stuffing or dressing? The age old debate continues.

As for the original question...I sure do remember the post, but not the poster.

 

[C.Ann]

Now my question is, what the heck is Bell's seasoning?? I keep seeing it referenced here. Some sort of poultry seasoning?

Comes in a small box - has been around since 1867 - all natural, salt free..

Ingredients are:

Rosemary
Oregano
Sage
Ginger
Majoram
Thyme
Pepper

Aside from seasoning poultry with it you can also add a smidge in tuna, ham, chicken, and egg salad sandwiches..

I only use it on baked chicken - and for my turkey stuffing..

One small box will last you forever - and it's very inexpensive in terms of the cost of spices..