Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 6 c. crumbled corn bread
  • 6 c. soft bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c. fat or drippings
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 3 medium onions, minced
  • 1/2 c. chopped green peppers
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. poultry seasoning
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 to 1 1/2 c. water

Method

  • Cut butter into small pieces, mix with corn bread and bread crumbs.
  • Melt fat, add celery and onions.
  • Cook 5 minutes; add to crumb mixture.
  • Add green pepper and seasonings, mix thoroughly. Add well beaten eggs; sprinkle water over surface, stirring lightly until dressing is of desired moistness.
  • Stuff lightly into neck region and body cavity of the bird.
  • This recipe will yield enough stuffing for a 12 pound turkey.
  • Cover breast with foil until 1 hour before roasting ends.