Stuffing -For Outside of the Bird

I make this stuffing when we are smoking or deep frying our turkey.

INGREDIENTS

1 loaf of GF bread, cubed

3 stalks celery, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1/4 cup butter

2 1/2 cups GF chicken broth and a bit more

1 tablespoon dried parsley

poultry seasoning, to taste

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

dried thyme, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.

Sauté the celery and onions in the butter until onions are light yellow, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Pour the sautéed veggies/butter mixture over the bread; toss gently.

Combine chicken stock, salt, poultry seasoning, pepper, thyme and parsley; whisk to moisten seasonings; pour over bread mixture; Mix lightly but thoroughly, avoid over mixing.

Place mixture into a well greased 9 x 13 roasting pan and cover with foil.

For a crisp top bake in a 350 F degree oven on the middle rack, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until well browned and the top is crisp.

For a less crisp dressing bake only 1 1/2 hours.