Old-fashioned Lithuanian Cracker Filling

Step 1

Cook celery and onions in butter until tender, adding chopped giblets if desired.

Step 2

Crush crackers coarsely (hand crushing in the sleeve for saltines works well.) Pour into mixing bowl.

Step 3

Scald milk, then add to coarsely crushed cracker crumbs. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Gently, but thoroughly stir in onion mixture, eggs, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix gently but well.

Step 4

Spread into buttered casserole dish. (Filling will puff lightly when baking due to the eggs, use a deep enough dish)

Step 5

Bake 350F for 50 - 55 minutes or until nicely browned on the top.