How to Make Turkey Stuffing

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By Zahzel Ehows
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Turkey with Stuffing, Can Be Made Inside Turkey or Outside Turkey

Plan on getting up a couple of hours before you pop your bird into the oven.

You will have to prepare the stuffing before putting the turkey away to cook.

If you want stuffing cooked outside the oven then you can prepare this while the turkey is cooking and will only take about 30 - 40 minutes to cook.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

DETERMINE HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EATING AND HOW BIG YOUR TURKEY IS.
To be on the safe side I would suggest 1/2 pound turkey per person. I have been the designated Turkey cooker for over 20 years and never had a shortage of turkey meat. Leftovers are another subject.

Overall stuffing should be 3/4 to 1 Cup per pound of turkey.
Step 2

Add apples, walnuts, raisins, or just be creative with your stuffing.

TIPS ABOUT STUFFING.
Be creative. Put in ingredients of foods you enjoy.

Most Grocery Stores push the Bread Stuffing and Corn bread stuffing mix.
If you are super scared and want to go with the flow you can follow the instructions on the bag of the Bread Stuffing, but still be creative and add some walnuts, cranberries, basil, tarragon, apples, oysters, squash, potatoes, rice, raisins, mushrooms, or anything your heart desires.
Step 3

Pack Turkey Stuffing In Lightly

PACK STUFFING LIGHTLY.
Turkey will expand. Use metal toothpicks to keep stuffing clamped.
Do not stuff neck area. Do not stuff a bird smaller than 4 pounds.
Step 4

How to Prepare, Make Stuffing and Pop the Bird in to Cook.

Wash the Turkey thoroughly inside and out. Drain all the water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Wipe bird with 2-3 Tablespoons of butter or olive Oil.
In a big skillet melt 1 cube of butter with 1 whole onion chopped and 2-3 garlic cloves minced. Cook for about 3 - 5 minutes. Add Vegeterian Chicken broth powdered about 1T. for each cup of water. Probably need 3 - 4 Cups of Water to make enough stuffing for 10 - 15 people. Chop up celery (about 1 Cup) if you desire (I don't like celery, but it gives it a good taste). Cook up celery with the onions and garlic. After all is cooked add the Corn Bread crumbs. You can add any kind of bread crumbs but Corn bread is sweet tasting. If you buy corn bread crumbs in the box - 2 boxes should be enough. Add all of you spices, apples, cooked sausage, etc. Stir up. Now you are ready to scoop lightly and add into the turkey cavaties. Close up with a long metal tooth pick. Place breast side down so the breast stays moist. Cover with lid or tin foil. Start basting about 1 1/2 hours into the cooking. Last 30 minutes you can remove the cover to make your turkey crisp. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the insides are done. You can cut the area by the leg with a knife and if liquid is clear it is usually done.