Apple Bread Stuffing

By shirleyp123

The apple adds a sweet and juicy taste to this savory dish. Add extra tablespoons of broth if you will be baking outside the turkey, and try topping with bacon to add some smokey flavor. Try toasting the bread with onion and garlic powder before cubing. I also have used store bought bread cubes or mixes use about 4 cups.

Ingredients

• 1 (1 pound) loaf sliced white bread
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
• 2 teaspoons sage or poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

1 Let bread slices air dry for 1 to 2 hours or overnight, then cut into cubes.

2 In a Dutch oven, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Cook onion and celery until soft. Season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in bread cubes until evenly coated. Moisten with chicken broth; mix well.

3 Cool, and use as a stuffing for turkey, or bake in a buttered casserole dish at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.