JUST LIKE MOM'S OLD FASHIONED STUFFING

Just Like Mom's Old Fashioned Stuffing image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped celery, including some of the leaves if available
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (see note)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
5 eggs
1 (12-ounce) package herbed stuffing mix (about 8 cups)
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter or drippings (see note)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray. -- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat and saute the celery, onion and spices until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. -- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add the sauted vegetables and stir in the stuffing mix and broth until completely moistened. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole and bake for 1 hour until puffy and golden brown, but the center is completely cooked. (Test with a toothpick or knife in the center it should come out clean with no liquid attached.) -- Optional: About 15 minutes before stuffing is completely done baking, chop 2 tablespoons butter into small bits and drop it over the surface or, if you have it available, spoon 2 tablespoons of drippings from a roasting chicken or turkey over the top and finish baking.