STUFFING SEASONING MIX

Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Master Mix

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1           teaspoon  ground sage -- or poultry seasoning
  1           teaspoon  granulated chicken boullion -- or beef or vegetable
  1         tablespoon  dried chopped celery
  2          teaspoons  dried minced onion
  2          teaspoons  dried parsley -- crumbled
     1/8      teaspoon  pepper

Mix all ingredients together well.   This recipe makes 1 package of seasoning mix.  Store single packages in foil.  I mix multiples up and store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.  Then dip out 2 tablespoons as I need it.

TO USE:

In a medium saucepan bring to a boil over a medium high heat 1 1/5 c water 3 tablespoons butter, 1 pkg stuffing seasoning mix (2 tablespoons) .   Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Add 4 cups partially dry bread cubes.  Cook 1 to 2 minutes until liquid is absorbed

Remoe from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes.

VARIATIONS:

Whole Wheat stuffing.  Substitute 2 cups of partially dried whole wheat bread for 2 cups (half of the required amount) bread.

Cornbread: Use 3 cups crumbled cornbread instead of bread cubes.

Granola: add 1/2 c granola and increase the water to 1 1/2 cups

Nut: Add 1/4 c chopped walnuts

Chestnut: add 1/4 cup water chestnuts

Dried fruit: add 1/4 c dried fruit such as raisins or cranberry increase the water to 1 1/2 cups.

Description:
  "Make your own stove top stuffing quickly and easily. 6"
Yield:
  "2 tablespoons"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1 Calories; trace Fat (17.6% calories from fat); trace Protein; trace Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fat.

NOTES : This stuffing you make with this can be made in numerous variations.  Mke this recipe your own and experiment.