Turkey Dressing

MaMere's Note:

Not to be confused with a "stuffing" this recipe stands on its own. This was made every year by MaMere as a side to the turkey on Thanksgiving. The leftovers (she made sure there were leftovers as she baked about 3 casseroles of this) were enjoyed by anyone who wished for them! It is a wonderful, warm, comfort food that stirs up great memories.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 casserole

• 1 loaf white bread (dry it out for 3 days, break into pieces)
• 1 lb ground beef , raw, crumbled
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 3 stalks celery , chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons poultry seasoning
• salt
• pepper
• hot water (hot) or chicken broth (hot) or chicken stock (hot)
• 3 eggs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Toss stale cubes of bread with the ground beef, chopped onion,celery, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Celery and onion can be stir fried first to soften if desired.
3. Pour enough hot water (microwave or stove top in tea kettle) to moisten.
4. Add eggs and mix GENTLY. Do not overmix.
5. Place mixture in a greased baking dish.
6. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes to an hour.

Reviews

[Kathy228]

Very good. This was so easy to make. I used only 1 tbsp poultry seasoning and added a handful of chopped, fresh parsley. I served it as a side dish, (not for a turkey). I'll make this again and definitely will try it with poultry. Wasn't sure what size pan to bake it in so I used an 11x7 casserole dish.