TURKEY HOTLINE: TO STUFF OR NOT TO STUFF.....

It is time to talk TURKEY WITH THE TURKEY HOTLINE!!

TO STUFF....

OR

NOT TO STUFF.....

PREMADE....

OR

HOMEMADE....

This is always the big debate at my house during Turkey Day. 

I can't help but think in my mind that Grandma's turkey is always dry because she stuffs the bird. 

Stuffing is bread...it soaks up all the moister that the bird has to offer. 

Oh, and then lets not forget about all the creepy turkey body parts and any leftover nuts she has in her fridge that she insists on adding.

So...my question to you is: To Stuff or Not to Stuff? Make from a box or homemade?

What do you do? 
Do you have a good homemade stuffing recipe?  Please share, I don't have one!

Want to try stuffing the bird? 
Here are a few basic tips that will help make sure your stuffed bird stuffing turns out great!

·         Prepare your stuffing right before you stuff the bird.

o   This will keep your stuffing moist

·         Only stuff your bird with all cooked ingredients.

o   Sautéed veggies

o   Cooked meat

o   Whatever other weird things you like to put in stuffing J

·         Put prepared stuffing the in the bird right before roasting.

o   DO NOT STUFF THE NIGHT BEFORE!!  Your stuffing is bread which will soak up all the yucky raw turkey juice!

·         Evenly stuff your bird’s neck and body cavities. 

o   Filler up, but don’t want to stuff too tightly. 

o   Over stuffing can cause uneven cooking

·         Stuffing needs to be 165 degrees when done.

Or you can do my favorite method:

·         Bring 1 ½ cups of water and ¼ cup of butter to a boil

·         Add 1 Box of Stove Top Turkey Stuffing to boiling water.

·         Stir until all stuffing is moist.

·         Cover and remove from heat.

·         Let stand for 5 minutes

·         Fluff with a fork and enjoy!

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