Holiday Stuffing

In honor of it being Thanksgiving I am posting my stuffing recipe. I probably should have posted it before the holiday so you could have a chance to make it yourself, but I couldn't quite remember how exactly I did it or the measurements of the ingredients I put in so I had to wait until I made it again. I measured everything out this time and am able to give it to you now. At least you can have it for the next holiday dinner you plan.

3 Tbsp butter
1/2 onion chopped
5 celery stalks chopped
2 large apples chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup cranberry, orange or apple juice
5 cups bread diced
3 tbsp stuffing or holiday seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until soft. Add celery, apples, cranberries and seasoning and cook until tender. Add the chicken stock and juice and heat through. Toss in the bread cubes until they are all coated. Pour into a casserole dish and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.

You can mix up your juices by using two kinds or even all three. Add the zest of an orange for a fresh citrus flavor. You can also change up the taste by using all different kinds of bread. I used multi grain and rye for mine today. It is better when you use an artisan bread instead of plain white loaf. Stuffing and holiday seasoning will probably only be available around the holiday seasons or in speacialty stores.