Betty Crocker's Classic Bread Turkey Stuffing Recipe

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Betty Crocker's Classic Bread Turkey Stuffing
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  1. In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat melt the butter, then sauté the onion and celery (and mushroom, if using) until the onion is soft, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the salt, pepper, and sage and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  3. Place the bread cubes into a large, deep bowl.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup of the butter/celery mixture over the cubes and toss well, then repeat steps until all of the butter mixture is used.
  5. Toss the cubes thoroughly to coat.
  6. (Regarding the optional chicken broth: for dry stuffing, add little or no liquid; for moist stuffing mix in lightly with fork just enough chicken broth to moisten dry crumbs.) Let cool and use as stuffing for the turkey.
  7. We've made this stuffing in the crockpot, as well, adding the chicken broth for moistness.
  8. Adapted from Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book, circa 1950.
  9. Note: regardling the amount of salt - yes, the amount listed above is correct and is what is listed in the original Betty Crocker recipe. When the butter mixture is first added to the bread, if you taste it at this point it might seem salty (because it is sitting right on the surface of the bread) but remember that the liquid and butter soaks into the bread and redistributes evenly. Also, this recipe, being from the 1950s, is specifically for cooking *inside* the turkey, which a lot of people no longer do, and again the salt will redistribute from the juices in the meat. If you use a crockpot for cooking your stuffing, I'd recommend reducing the amount of salt.
  10. Note #2: again, regarding the salt. You're going to have to decide for yourself about the salt. Having eaten this recipe for every year of my life I know it tastes wonderful as it's written. But that's just me.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1414.1 Kcal (5921 kJ)
Calories from fat 361.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.16g 62%
Cholesterol 81.34mg 27%
Sodium 3062.91mg 128%
Potassium 750.82mg 16%
Total Carbs 211.56g 71%
Sugars 25.21g 101%
Dietary Fiber 43.84g 175%
Protein 53.31g 107%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 23.9mg 133%
Calcium 3268.5mg 327%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 247.8 Kcal (1037 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.04g 62%
Cholesterol 14.25mg 27%
Sodium 536.73mg 128%
Potassium 131.57mg 16%
Total Carbs 37.07g 71%
Sugars 4.42g 101%
Dietary Fiber 7.68g 175%
Protein 9.34g 107%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 4.2mg 133%
Calcium 572.8mg 327%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.8
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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