Stuffing Without The Bird

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I love this recipe because it it easy & you don't need to stuff it in the bird. I have a few folks in my family who think stuffing the bird is gross. This makes them happy. It is a very modified version of rachel ray's recipe.

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Steps

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In toaster , toast all of the bread and immediately spread generous amounts of butter on toast.

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Use entire stick of butter to do this.

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Set toast aside.

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Finely chop garlic , onion , celery , and mushrooms.

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Heat olive oil in large skillet.

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Add chopped vegetables , cook until tender , about 6-8 minutes.

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While vegetables are cooking.

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Chop parsley and almonds.

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When vegetables are tender add , parsley , almonds , and poultry seasoning.

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Stir well and cook one more minute.

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Cut toasted bread into cubes.

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Add bread and chicken stock.

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Stir until bread is softened , about one minute.

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Remove from heat and transfer to serving dish.

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Let sit covered 5 minutes.

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Please.

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Ingredients

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bread, butter, olive oil, garlic cloves, mushrooms, celery, onions, chicken stock, toasted almond, fresh curly-leaf parsley, poultry seasoning