Vi's (Vincenza's) Meat Stuffing

My mother in law, Vi, was a wonderful cook. She stuffed her turkeys and chickens the same.

Here is what you'll need:

Whole loaf stale white bread, torn into pieces

12 eggs, beaten

1 cup grated Locatelli cheese

4-5 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 cup dark raisins

3 lbs chopped beef

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup Fresh basil, chopped

1/4 cup cold water

Directions:

In large bowl, break up the beef, add the bread pieces. Add eggs, cheese, raisins, pignoli nuts, salt and pepper, basil and parsley. 

Slowly add cold water a little at a time for moisture.

In 9 X 13 pan, grease with butter. Add the contents like a cake batter. 

Cover with foil. Place in oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check for doneness. 

To serve, cut into squares. Serve with the turkey.

I assure you, you will make this stuffing all the time once you've tasted it.

This is what your bread crumbs should look like.

This is what your bread crumbs should look like.