Recipes

the Perfect Turkey Stuffing

From Chateau Laurier

DATE: Friday, October 9th, 2009

Ingredients

1. ½ loaf white bread diced
2. ½ loaf whole wheat bread diced
3. 2 Cortland apples diced
4. 1 large onion diced
5. 2 celery stalks diced
6. 2 tbs poultry seasoning
7. 1/3 cup copped fresh sage and fresh thyme
8. ½ cup chopped pistachios
9. 1 cup diced bacon
10. ½ cup melted butter
11. 1 cup chicken stock
12. Salt and pepper to taste
13. 2 eggs beaten (optional)

Preparation

1. In a heavy bottomed frying pan cook the bacon over medium heat until golden brown. 
2. Add the apples, celery, and onions and continue to sauté for an additional 5 minutes. 
3. Add the poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, and pistachios to the pan, stir and sauté for 1 minute. 
4. In a large mixing bowl toss the bread, eggs, stock, butter and sautéed items.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cool the stuffing mixture and then stuff the turkey.