crunchy holiday stuffing

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

Despite the name of this recipe, it's so easy you could make it any time of year, not just for holidays. It's a bit different, in that I've never added carrots before, but why not? The crunchy onions on top give it more texture. I also added sage for flavor. Recipe & photo: French's.com 10-16-14

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crunchy holiday stuffing

  • 1/2 c
    (1 stick) butter
  • 1-1/2 c
    chopped celery
  • 1-1/2 c
    chopped carrots
  • 1 pkg
    (14 oz.) stuffing
  • 1 can
    (14.5 oz.) chicken broth
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 tsp
    dried sage
  • 2 c
    french fried onions

How To Make crunchy holiday stuffing

  • 1
    Melt butter in a large pot. Stir in vegetables and saute for 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Add stuffing, broth, and water; stir until moistened. Gently stir in 1 cup onions and the sage. Spoon stuffing into 3-qt. baking dish.
  • 3
    Cover and bake in a preheated 350º oven for 20 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining onions, and bake 5 minutes more or until onions are golden.
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