Basic Bread Stuffing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. minced yellow onion
3/4 c. minced celery (some leaves)
1/2 c. butter, margarine or bacon drippings
2 qt. stale bread crumbs or soft white or whole wheat
2 tsp. poultry seasoning or 3/4 tsp. each sage, thyme or marjoram
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. minced parsley
1 to 2 eggs, beaten (optional)

Preparation

Saute onion and celery in butter in a skillet over moderate heat 5 minutes until pale golden.
Mix with remaining ingredients, tossing with 2 forks.