November is here, and that means Thanksgiving is near—so let the “foodapalooza” begin! I don’t know about you, but to me, Thanksgiving is all about the……DRESSING!
One of the best sides to go with your turkey or ham is homemade dressing. Don’t get me wrong–boxed dressing is a lifesaver. But if you ever want to go old school, here’s my favorite homemade version from my mom, and I’m honored to share it with you!
Dressing
Ingredients:
2 French Bread loaves
1 loaf of cornbread, or use a box of Jiffy mix
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup cooked turkey, diced
2 ½ pints of chicken or turkey broth
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sage
½ tablespoon poultry seasoning
Steps:
1. Cut all the bread and cornbread into 1-inch cubes and lay them out on sheet pans. Cover with a dish towel and let them dry out until they’re dry and crisp, 24 to 48 hours. You will need 2 quarts of bread cubes and 1 quart of cornbread cubes for the recipe.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and celery until softened. Stir in the turkey, broth, pepper, salt, sage, and poultry seasoning. Mix until well combined and heated through.
3. Place the dried bread and cornbread cubes in a large bowl. Gradually pour the wet mixture over the bread, gently turning the cubes with a large spoon to ensure all are coated to your preferred moisture level. Taste and add extra seasoning if needed.
4. Pour ingredients into your casserole dish, cover, and bake 1.5 hours at 325 degrees. (It’s okay to peek after one hour to see how things are cookin’)!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!
