Amazing Crouton Stuffing
INGREDIENTS
20 Cups of Croutons, Prepackaged or Homemade* 1 Stick of Butter for Filling 2 Tablespoons of Butter for Topping 1 (32 Ounce) Box of Chicken Broth 2 Tbs Lipton Herb & Garlic Soup Mix 3 Cups of Diced Celery 3 Cups of Diced Onion *You can use a prepackaged croutons or homemade croutons. To make homemade croutons, cut a loaf of bread into cubes and bake the cubes on two large cookie sheets at 250 degrees for an hour. |
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the celery and onion. Cook until the celery is tender and the onions are translucent (about five to seven minutes.)
- Add the broth and soup mix, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Turn off the heat and add the croutons. Toss with a large cooking spoon until the croutons are evenly moistened.
- Coat a 9 X 13 inch baking dish with butter. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the dish and use a rubber spatula to even out the surface. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of melted butter or distribute chopped butter pieces over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 5 to 10 minutes. until the top becomes crisp and golden brown.
Sour Dough Croutons will Impart a Unique, Tangy Flavor
Unseasoned Croutons Won't Interfere with Your Own Spices
It's no secret that boxed stuffing products can be excessively salty! If you prefer to add your own custom mix of herbs and spices, unseasoned croutons are the way to go. Just be sure to taste the stuffing before you begin baking. You may need to add more seasoning that you'd normally use when starting with seasoned croutons.
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