Grandpa's Poultry Dressing

I've only known my grandfather to be famous in our family for making a few dishes, his poultry stuffing is one that my son loves so much that he asked for the recipe!

Serves 10-14 people

Turkey (any size- about 10-16 lbs)

1 loaf whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2"-3/4" cubes

OPTIONAL: Grandpa also adds a package of bacon and package of sausages, chopped, cooked and drained before adding. (cut 3/4" length's... cooked fully, don't over cook).

2 large onions, chopped (sauté and add to sausage and bacon)

1 cup celery, chopped (optional if you like it)

1 lb mushrooms, sliced (fresh or canned)

2 MacIntosh apples, cored & diced- skin on (cook lightly and add)

1 cup parsley, chopped (fresh or dried)

1 tsp poultry dressing

1 tsp sage (fresh or dried)

2 cups chicken broth

salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven: to 350 degrees

Whatever meat you need to add to dressing is your choice. (bacon, sausage, etc)

Saute onions, do not burn. Cook celery & apples to partially done(about 3/4 done).

Combine: bread, celery, onions, apples, spices in a large pot.
Add: chicken broth- do not get mixture too wet.

The meat can be turkey bacon cut into 3/4" pieces and cooked (do not burn). Add to mixture any other spices you like.

If possible, use two bowls (oven safe) to hold the dressing.

Do not use stuffing in turkey or chickens!

Bake for 35- 50 minutes or until centre of dressing is 160 degrees on a meat thermometer.

Grandpa also adds a package of bacon and package of sausages, chopped, cooked and drained before adding. (cut 3/4" length's... cooked fully until, don't over cook).

"If you need more spices, use to your own taste. I use about 5 spices and I mix them before I put them in the dressing. Go light and taste as you go along.
Patrick, I hope this works for you, it takes about 2 hours to make but it is worth it.

Love, Grandpa"