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Monday, November 4, 2013

Healthy Recipe Makeover: Thanksgiving Stuffing

Celery Stuffing Recipe

Celery Stuffing vs. Sausage Stuffing

Calories
93cal. vs. 210cal.
Fat
4.1g vs. 15g
Carbohydrates
11g vs. 20g
Sodium
400mg vs. 900mg

Celery Stuffing Ingredients:

  • 2 cups diced celery, with leaves
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 quarts bread cubes
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sage
  • 1 pinch dried thyme

Directions:

  1. Melt butter in saucepan. Saute onion in melted butter until soft, but not brown. Add celery and stir well. Add 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Place bread cubes into large mixing bowl. Add eggs, salt, pepper, sage, thyme and marjoram. Add onion and celery mixture. Combine thoroughly. If still too dry, add more chicken broth. Makes enough to stuff a 10 to 15 pound turkey.

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