STUFFING MADE EASY

Casserole Stuffing
Serves/Makes: 5 cups

Ingredients:
3/4 cup Margarine or butter
1 1/2 cup Chopped celery (with leaves)
3/4 cup Finely chopped onion
9 cups Soft bread cubes
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground sage
1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Directions:
Heat margarine in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook celery and onion in margarine about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Place stuffing in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake in 375 degree oven about 30 minutes or until hot.

Old World Stuffing
Serves/Makes: 8 cups

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup diced celery
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup Italian dressing
8 cups dry seasoned bread cubes
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/2 pound Italian sausage — cooked and finely diced
2 eggs — slightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In large skillet, melt butter and cook celery until tender. In large bowl, blend onion soup mix, hot water and dressing;add bread cubes, parsley, sausage, eggs, and cheese and toss until well blended. Add bread mixture to skillet and cook about 5 minutes, tossing gently.

by Miranda Martin