We are taking the time to rejoice in family traditions, meals and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Many families share their favorite Christmas foods at a family dinner on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. For this year's family Christmas meal, take a page out of one of our favorite recipe books ,'A Farmer's Daughter Cookbook' by Dawn Stoltzfus for some delicious Amish Fried Stuffing. Perfect for every family feast!
Amish Fried Stuffing
8 cups bread cubes
½ cup celery, chopped fine
½ cup onion, chopped fine
½ cup carrots, chopped fine
2 cups chicken broth, divided
5 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. fresh cracked pepper
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
¼ cup dried parsley
4-6Tbsp. salted butter
"Preheat oven to 325. Toast bread cubes on a cookie sheet for 15-20 minutes. While bread is toasting, combine celery, onion, carrots and 1cup of chicken broth. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Beat eggs, add milk, remaining chicken broth, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and parsley. Combine egg mixture with toasted bread and cooked vegetables.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large frying pan, and pour half of the bred mixture (mixture will be runny, reserve excess liquid). Fry lightly, then place in a lightly greased 9 x 13 dish. Repeat frying process with remaining bread mixture, adding more butter as needed. Pour any excess liquid over dressing and dot with remaining butter. Bake uncovered for 30-40minutes. Serve with gravy. Serves 6-8."
Recipe from A Farmer’s Daughter cookbook.