Homemade Stuffing Mix

1 C water
2 Tb butter or margarine

3 Tb dried celery flakes
1 Tb dried parsley flakes
2 tsp dried minced onion
2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp sage

3 1/2 C unseasoned bread cubes (dried)

To prepare:

In a sauce pan over medium heat, bring water, butter and seasonings to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add bread cubes and mix gently. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Toss with a fork before serving.

Serving suggestions: Add sautéed mushrooms, almonds and celery.

No dried celery, parsley or onion? Substitute about twice the amount of fresh ingredients

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Leslie Sausage lives with her husband in rural Texas. She is the mom of four grown children, a freelance writer, and has a degree in business administration. You are invited to visit her online for more creative, practical and fun ideas -- http://heart4home.net.