Wednesday, July 23, 2008

cranberry stuffing for chicken - recipe

Cranberry stuffing

3 tbsp butter
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 chopped onion
4 to 6 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp sage
1/3 c slivered almonds
1/3 c dried cranberries
1 1/2 pounds whole grain or multi grain bread, torn into pieces
2 eggs, beaten
2 -3 cups chicken broth. If not homemade, use low sodium
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste

Melt butter, add celery, onion, mushrooms and cook till soft. Add sage, almonds, cranberries and cook another minute. Remove from heat. Put bread pieces in large bowl, toss with butter mixture. Add eggs, stir to blend. Add 2 cups of chicken broth, salt and pepper, stir well. If you want a moister stuffing, add the other cup of broth. Put in lightly buttered baking dish, bake 30 minutes at 350 F till lightly browned.

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