Scots Dressing

"This is traditional in our family for Thanksgiving. I think it may be the only recipe left from my Edinburgh grandmother. Guests always wonder about it, but they turn into believers after a few bites. It is nutty and delicious. Try it, you'll like it."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
1 turkey
Serves:
8-10
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ingredients

  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 cups oatmeal
  • stock, from turkey giblets (or veg "chicken" stock for a vegetarian version)
  • salt and pepper
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directions

  • Melt butter in large skillet.
  • Soften onions in butter (do not brown).
  • Add oatmeal and mix well.
  • Season to taste.
  • Use at this point to stuff turkey or chicken.
  • If making in a casserole, add the stock.
  • Not too much, you want it to still be fairly dry.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. This is actually called skirlie, and is most often served in Scotland with chicken.
     
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