Country Bread Stuffing
- 1 loaf country wheat bread
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- One 8-ounce package sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 orange, juiced
- Cut the bread into large cubes and spread them onto a baking sheet.
- Leave them uncovered overnight to get stale.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Put a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- When it is melted, add the mushrooms, celery and onions and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until all the vegetables have softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread, cooked vegetables and water chestnuts.
- Toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the broth, parsley, soy sauce and citrus juices.
- Fold into the bread mixture.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add more broth or a little water.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Can be covered and refrigerated overnight until you are ready to bake.
- Let it come to room temperature first.
- Cover the pan with foil and put it into the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Uncover and cook until the top is browned, about another 20 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Reserve 1 cup for another use if desired, such as the Round 2 Recipe Thanksgiving Pie.
country wheat bread, unsalted butter, mushrooms, stalks celery, onion, kosher salt, water chestnuts, eggs, chicken broth, parsley, soy sauce, lemon, lime, orange
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/country-bread-stuffing-recipe.html (may not work)