Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

celery

chopped

0.75 cup

onion

chopped

4 tbsp

butter

melted

2 cup

saltine crackers

coarsely crushed

1 unit

egg

slightly beaten

1 tbsp

parsley

snipped

1 tsp

ground sage

0.25 tsp

dried thyme

crushed

0.5 tsp

salt

Step 1
~5 min

Chop the celery and onion.

Step 2
~5 min

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
~5 min

Cook celery and onion in the melted butter until tender.

Step 4
~5 min

Coarsely crush the saltine crackers.

Step 5
~5 min

Add milk to the crushed crackers and stir to moisten.

Step 6
~5 min

In a large bowl, combine the cracker mixture, cooked celery and onion mixture, beaten egg, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 7
~5 min

Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 8
~5 min

Spoon the stuffing into a baking dish or use to stuff a chicken.

Step 9
~5 min

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.

Use chicken broth instead of milk for a richer flavor.

For a crispier top, broil for the last few minutes of baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside roasted chicken or turkey.

Serve as a side dish with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Traditional Thanksgiving side dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday meals

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holidays

Popularity Score

75/100