Stuffing Seasoning Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Seasoning Packet
1 teaspoon ground sage or 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon chopped dried celery flakes
2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
Stuffing
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups water
4 cups bread cubes, partially dried

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter and seasoning mix.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium and simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
Stir in bread cubes and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring and fluffing with a fork.
Cover; remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
For variety:
Whole-Wheat Stuffing: Half whole wheat bread cubes and half white.
Cornbread Stuffing: Use 3 cups cornbread for bread cubes.
Nut Stuffing: Add 1/4 cup walnuts or diced water chestnuts.