Southern Sage Dressing With Giblet Gravy

A Thanksgiving staple! From The Southern Heritage Celebrations Cookbook.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup  finely chopped celery
• 3⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1  cup water
• 6  cups  cornbread, crumbs
• 4  cups  soft breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, softened
• 1⁄4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 4  eggs, beaten
• 2 1⁄4 cups chicken or 2 1⁄4 cups turkey broth
•  giblet  gravy
• 1⁄4 cup  pan drippings from turkey or 1⁄4 cup chicken
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups turkey or 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup  turkey giblets, cooked and chopped
• 2  hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cook celery and onion in water over low heat until tender; drain.
2. Combine cooked vegetables, cornbread crumbs, bread crumbs, butter, sage, salt and pepper in large bowl; mix well.
3. Add eggs and broth, stirring until well blended.
4. Spoon dressing into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. While dressing is baking, heat pan drippings in a large skillet over low heat.
7. Add flour, stirring until smooth.
8. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9. Gradually add broth and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
10. Add giblets, eggs, salt, and pepper, stirring well.
11. When dressing is done, cut into squares, and serve with giblet gravy on top.