Turkey Dressing for the Holiday Bird

Ingredients

• 10 cups cubed bread
• 1 1/3 cups margarine (or butter)
• 2 cups celery (diced)
• 2 cups onions (chopped)
• 2 cups apples (peeled and diced)
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley (I use fresh when available)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sage (I like to add more)
• 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cube the bread (I like to cube it the day before) dice and chop the apples and vegetables.

2. 2

   In large pan add margarine; saute the celery and onion then add all the rest of the remaining ingredients - pour over the cubed bread.(I like adding the bread cubes to the pan and toss to mix).

3. 3

   NOTE - this is the basic recipe - taste and add more of the seasonings you like until it is pleasing to you (I add more sage).

4. 4

   Stuff the turkey breast and cavity using skewers where needed.