Annie's Classic Stuffing (Casserole Style)

1 12 oz. bag of dried bread cubes (get a bag that the bakery supplies)

½ cup butter (1 stick)

1 large onion, finely diced (or 1 and ½ of medium sized)

1 large carrot, grated (I use two medium sized carrots)

2 celery ribs, finely diced

1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use turkey broth)

1 Tablespoon of dried parsley (or ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped)

2 eggs, beaten

1/2  tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

 

If using a loaf of fresh bread…cut into cubes and…Allow bread cubes to dry out overnight or bake it at 200°F for an hour, tossing it every 15 minutes.

 In a large skillet melt butter over medium-high heat.

Add onion and celery and sauté for 5-6 minutes or until they begin to soften.

After 6 minutes add the grated carrots and cook for ONLY an additional 2 minutes.

Turn off heat and pour over bread cubes and mix in until well coated.

Combine eggs, chicken broth, parsley, salt and pepper. Pour over bread cube mixture and stir well.

Then use your hands to thoroughly saturate all the cubes.

Place stuffing into a well-greased baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. (I use a 9" square dish)

Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes covered...and an additional 10-15 minutes uncovered.

Enjoy! Élvez! Piacere! Gustirati! Radosť!