HOMEMADE INSTANT STUFFING MIX

FOR THE STUFFING MIX:
3 1/2 cups unseasoned toasted bread cubes
3 tablespoons dried celery flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (TO PREPARE STUFFING):
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

TO PREPARE THE STUFFING MIX:
Place bread cubes in a jar or resealable plastic bag. In a small plastic bag, combine celery flakes, parsley flakes, onion, bouillon, poultry seasoning and sage; mix well. Tie bag shut and attach to jar or bag of bread cubes.


TO PREPARE STUFFING:
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, butter and contents of seasoning packet to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; add bread cubes and mix gently. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Toss with a fork before serving.

Makes 1 batch (6 servings prepared stuffing per batch)
Source; Darlene Markel - Sublimity, Oregon to Taste of Home magazine, December/January 1998