I have a 14 lb turkey and need to know how many loafs of bread I need to dry out so that I can stuff the turkey. WE are having 8 people for dinner.
2006-11-22 09:19:09 · 4 answers · asked by ea1825 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Well, the rule of thumb is 1/2 to 3/4 cups of stuffing mixture per pound of turkey. I'd go with 1/2 cup to allow plenty of room for expanding and good heat circulation so that the stuffing gets cooked thoroughly, thereby KILLING bacteria. don't let people scare you from stuffing the turkey. I've been eating stuffing out of the bird for 30 some years now, and I've never once gotten sick. Now you don't need 7cups of bread crumbs, because remember, you'll have broth and egg and celery and whatever else your particular recipe calls for. Its 7 cups of mixture that you'll need. You'll have plenty for your guests and probably some left overs as well.
Happy turkey day!!!
2006-11-22 09:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 loaf will suffice remember with the egg and other ingredients as well as basic swelling it will more than double in size. Do not pack the stuffing in the bird make sure you have at least 1/2 inch clear for expansion that way it cooks completely.
2006-11-22 17:23:10 · answer #2 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need 10 cups of stuffing.
2006-11-22 17:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Supermom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow that is huge turkey, i dunno how much u need but here is an advice, don't but the stuffing in the turkey!!!!!!!! didn't u hear but the stuffing on the side, because the turkey isn't cook and u stick it in the tukus and the bread absorbs the bateria
2006-11-22 17:21:55 · answer #4 · answered by Ledzeppelin324 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋