Apple Cider Stuffing

Apple Cider Stuffing

Ingredients

• 16 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or whole wheat (2 baguettes)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
• 2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 large)
• 2 cups medium-diced celery (3 large stalks)
• 2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tblsp of fresh tarragon 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 Cup of Apple Cider
• 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Put the bread cubes on a 13 by 18 by 1-inch baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 7 minutes.
In a large saute pan, melt the butter and add the onion, celery, apples, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes, until the mixture is soft.
Combine the bread cubes and cooked vegetables in a large bowl and add the chicken stock and apple cider, and almonds, if desired.
Place the stuffing into the main cavity of the turkey and into the neck of the bird..Bake per the directions on the bird.

My friend and I were throwing my very first Thanksgiving Dinner and I had no idea what i was doing, but i was so excited to try something new...This was one of my dishes and I have to say, between this and the Gravy, it appeared to be a hit, I guess we all have to start somewhere, I was glad I started here....Enjoy.