Cornbread Stuffing

2 c cold water
6 c crumbed cornbread
6 slices cubed 1-in bread
1/4 c water
1/2 ts salt (opt)
1/2 ts ground pepper
1/2 c butter or margarine
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
2 c chopped celery
1 chopped fine onion

Place reserved giblets in saucepan with 2 cups water;
cover, and simmer 1-2 hours or until giblets are
tender. Remove from broth, reserving 1 cup of broth.
Chop giblets; set aside. Combine cornbread and bread
cubes in a large mixing bowl; add 1/4 cup water, salt
and pepper. Set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet;
add sausage, celery, and onion. Saute` 3 minutes.
Cover, and cook an additional 30 minutes or until
sausage is browned and vegetables are tender; stir
frequently. Remove from heat; stir in bread mixture.
Add reserved giblet broth and giblets, mixing well.

NOTE: 2 packages of Martha White Cornbread Mix, baked
==6 cups stuffing. Yield: 9 cups or enough for a 22 lb
turkey.

SOURCE: Southern Living (adapted)

****************************************************

Fruit and Pecan Stuffing

Submitted by: Mary Ash
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Makes 10 to 12 servings

1/2 cup water
6 ounces mixed dried fruit bits
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
1/2 teaspoon thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 cups dry bread cubes
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth

In a small saucepan heat water to boiling. Stir in dried fruit bits.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 to 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan cook celery and onion in butter over
medium heat till tender but not brown; remove from heat. Stir in
parsley, sage, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper.  Drizzle with enough of
th broth to moisten, tossing lightly. Transfer stuffing mixture to a 3
1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker.

Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting
for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.  

Site hosted by Angelfire.com: Build your free website today!