Turkey Stuffing Mix

Name: Turkey Stuffing Mix
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings per batch.
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups unseasoned toasted bread cubes; 3 tablespoons dried celery flakes; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons dried minced onion; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter

Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon reveals, "I use dry bread for this recipe, which costs just a fraction of the price of a store-bought mix."

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups unseasoned toasted bread cubes
3 tablespoons dried celery flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Place bread cubes in a jar or resealable plastic bag. In a small plastic bag, combine the celery flakes, parsley flakes, onion, bouillon, poultry seasoning and sage. Tie the bag shut and attach to jar or bag of bread cubes. Yield: 1 batch.
To prepare stuffing: In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, butter and contents of seasoning packet to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; add bread cubes and mix gently. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Toss with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 122 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Instant Stuffing Mix in Taste of Home December/January 1998