# Stuffing Base

**Base:**

1/4 cup plain bread crumbs

1 egg yolk *(or 1 full egg, if preferred)*

1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated Parm

2 cloves garlic, minced *(or 1 tsp minced garlic)*

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

salt and pepper to taste

**Additons:**

Substitute butter for oil

Additional cheese

Nuts, (Pecans, Walnuts, Pistacios)

Dried Cherries

1 tsp oregano, rosemary, or basil

Cayenne pepper

Cream Cheese

Maple Syrup