USING FRESH SAGE IN STUFFING RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a skillet, melt approximately 2-3 tablespoons butter on medium heat and sautè the celery and onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In the meantime, cube the bread and set aside in a large, deep mixing bowl.
• Place the cooled celery and onion in the mixing bowl with the cubed bread. Next, add the *egg(s), sage, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper. Toss to combine. *Usually I don't need more than one egg.
• Now stir in about [1] cup of turkey stock. Mix. Add more stock, about 1/2 cup at a time until the bread mixture is {lightly} moistened but not saturated.
• Place the stuffing mixture in a buttered ovenproof casserole dish and cover with foil.
• Bake for about 45 minutes, removing the foil about 15 minutes before the cooking time is completed to allow the top to brown.
• Serve hot.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Add onion and celery; cook until softened, 5 minutes.
• Mix toasted bread cubes, chopped sage, chopped parsley, salt and pepper in large bowl. Add onion mixture and 6 tbsp melted butter. Add chicken broth, a little at a time, tossing. Add only enough to moisten; too much will make stuffing mushy.
• Bake at 350 degrees F in prepared dish, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover. Bake for 15 minutes or until browned.