Traditional Turkey Dressing

An easy Turkey Dressing Recipe.

I am not a big fan of stuffing the Turkey. Most people complain about the Stuffing/Dressing when it is prepared inside the bird. They say it is too compact and mushy.

Do you say Stuffing or Dressing? I think if it is in the bird it is called Stuffing because you “stuffed” it in there. Otherwise it should be called Dressing. Whatever you call it, this recipe will be a perfect side dish!

So here is my basic traditional style Dressing recipe that you bake in a dish next to the Turkey. It is an excellent side for the Turkey that the whole family will love.

TRADITIONAL TURKEY DRESSING

Ingredients:

• 14 oz. Premium Stuffing/Dressing- Cubes/Croutons (don’t use the crumb style bagged stuffing)
• 2 (4 oz.) Jars Diced Pimentos
• 2 Stalks Celery, finely diced
• 1 small Yellow Onion, finely diced
• 1 & 1/2 Cups Fresh Button Mushrooms, diced
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Sage (if you have rubbed Sage in your pantry that is ok to use as well)
• Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• 1 Stick Butter
• 2 & 1/4 Cups Turkey or Chicken Stock

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Of course if your Turkey is already cooking, the oven should be at the proper temperature and ready for your Dressing to be baked.

2. In a large skillet over low heat, melt the Butter. Once the Butter is melted, add the Celery and Onion and sauté until slightly translucent and tender.

3. Next add in the Mushrooms. Basically just stir them in quickly, to coat with the Butter. They will continue to cook during the baking process so you don’t want to over cook them now.

4.  Give the Pepper mill a few twists over the veggie mixture and remove from heat to cool slightly.

5. In a Large bowl, add in the Dressing Cubes/Croutons.

6. Next add the 2 jars of Pimentos with liquid into the bowl.

7. Now add the veggie mixture into the bowl. Sprinkle all with the Ground Sage.

8. Pour 1 & 1/2 Cups Turkey/Chicken Stock over the Dressing and lightly fold together to incorporate all the ingredients. I put disposable kitchen gloves on and use my hands. That way everything is covered with the Stock and the Cubes/Croutons don’t get all broken up.

8. Butter a 3 quart baking dish and add the Dressing to the dish. Drizzle the last 3/4 cups of Turkey/Chicken Stock over the top of the Dressing.

9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30-45 minutes. Remove the foil the last 10-15 minutes to brown the top ever so slightly.

Recipe by: Hot Dish Homemaker