The holidays are just around the corner and corn stuffing
(for our family) is about as traditional as the Turkey itself. We always make it
ourselves and never rely on the unpredictable boxed stuffing’s. We feel that by
taking the time to make dishes like these ourselves, we are able to create
something that is just a bit more special and it makes for some very
traditional memories and recipes that can be passed on from generation to
generation. (see below for additional Holiday
recipes)
Things You Will Need
Ingredients that you
will need:
8 Cups of Dry Bread Crumbs (packed lightly)
2 Cups Boiling Water
3 Cups Celery – Diced
¾ to 1 Cup of Butter or Margarine
2/3 Cup Onion – Minced or Finely Diced
1 Tsp. Dry Sage
2 ¼ Tsp. Salt
¾ Tsp. Black Pepper
36oz of Whole Kernel Corn
Step 1
Directions for Making
your Corn Stuffing:
Place your celery in a sauce pan that
contains your 2 cups of boiling water cover and cook approximately 15 to 20
minutes or until tender.
Step 2Drain the water from the celery when it is
finished cooking and set aside. Step 3 Drain the water from the celery when
it is finished cooking and set aside. Step 4In a skillet melt your butter and sauté the
onions. Step 5 Lightly toss together the celery
and onions in a large mixing bowl. Step 6 Now add the remaining corn
stuffing ingredients to the bowl: dried sage, dry breadcrumbs, pepper, salt and
cans of corn. Now mix together. Step 7 You are now ready to stuff your
turkey, using your hands or a long handled
spoon insert the corn stuffing into the neck and body cavity of your
Thanksgiving turkey and pack loosely. Step 8
To Use Corn Stuffing
as a Side Dish:
Place in a baking dish and cook in a 325* oven for
approximately 45 minutes. Be sure to check after 35 minutes to make sure it
does not burn. If desired or needed add a little extra liquid for softer
stuffing.
Step 9
For Larger Turkeys or for
Bird and a side dish:
Simply double the above ingredients except for the salt and
butter which will only need to be increased slightly and follow the same
directions.
Note: you will have to add a little more time
cooking a turkey that has been stuffed. Also, cooking times may vary depending
on location, ingredients and type of heat being used to cook.
Great Recipe, think I will try it this year!