Ingredients

1 bag or bunch of celery, chopped

2 yellow onions, chopped

4 Granny Smith apples, chopped

1 package fresh Sage leaves

2 eggs

½ cup pecan pieces

1 cup golden raisins

3 bags Mrs. Cubbison’s Classic Dressing, Seasoned flavor – purchase 2 boxes

1-1 1/2 cups turkey stock

4-6 tablespoons ground sage

3 sticks salted butter

Salt and pepper

Without further ado…Let’s get to stuffin’!

In a food processor (Cuisinart is my favorite) chop the celery, onions, sage leaves and apples.  In a large bowl mix these ingredients together.

In a large saucepan melt 2 sticks of butter on medium heat.  Make sure the bottom of the pan is evenly coated with the melted butter.  Add 3/4 of the chopped veggies to the saucepan to sauté.  Sautéing the vegetables until they start to caramelize, this adds a nice subtle flavor to the stuffing.

Once nicely sautéed, mix in together with the raw vegetables.  Add the Mrs. Cubbison’s stuffing mix and 1 stick melted butter; mix well.  Slowly add the turkey stock and 2 eggs; mix well.

Add the pecan pieces and golden raisins.  These ingredients are optional however, I believe this is what makes this recipe so incredibly special.  Slowly add the ground sage, salt and pepper.  Taste the stuffing often and add more seasonings if needed.  Mix all ingredients well.  I know, I know a lot of mixing in this recipe but look at it this way…it’s a great arm work out!  Reserve 2-4 cups of stuffing for the bird.  Some will say that this is not safe but our family is well and alive!

Transfer the stuffing to a casserole dish.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.  A nice golden brown top will indicate readiness.

Since I was a small child the turkey stuffing is absolutely my most favorite part of the Thanksgiving feast!  A very special thank you to my mother Holly Ann for sharing this family recipe.  She has been making this dish for years and always makes just a tad bit more Just for Me!  Cooking side-by-side with her all these years has given me my passion for cooking, forever grateful!

TeamBandG get silly while trying to make a stuffing video!  Check out our YouTube clip:

Happy Cooking!

Yours Truly with Love and Peace in my Heart,

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