YaYa's Stuffing for Roast Chicken
This old-fashioned stuffing for roast chicken is a true taste of home. Made from simple pantry staple; crumbled bread, chopped celery, butter, and a hint of thyme or marjoram; it’s the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with warmth and memories. Mama Shirley’s version has the perfect balance of buttery flavor and tender texture, and it’s just right for roasting chicken, turkey, or even pork chops.
Servings 3 Cups
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups bread crumbs day-old bread works best
- ¼ small onion minced (optional)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon thyme or marjoram optional
- ⅓ cup butter melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together bread crumbs, onion, celery, salt, and thyme.
- Slowly pour in the melted butter, tossing with a fork until the mixture is well blended and evenly coated.
- Lightly toss; do not pack.
- Place stuffing in a frying pan and sauté gently over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Use immediately to stuff your chicken or turkey.
- Estimate about ¾ to 1 cup of stuffing per pound of poultry.