RCI-RC.006.0079.001
Mary's Perfect Turkey Dressing
Cook Time: 35 to 40 Minutes Serves: 24 to 30
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 2¼ lbs
- 1¼ lbs
- 1 unit
- 1 cup
- 1 unit
- 1 ½ tsp
- loaf Freihofer's white bread (12 oz)½ unit
- 1½ quarts
- Bell's seasoning2 to 2½ tbsp
- 1 unit
- jumbo eggs (6 for the stuffing and 3 for the cornbread)9 unit
- (8½ oz each) “Jiffy” brand corn muffin mix3 packages
Method
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Dice the onions, celery, and green onion into ¼-inch pieces, keeping them separate.
10 minutes
2
Brown the ground pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
12 minutes
3
Add the diced onions and celery to the pork and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green onion and fresh parsley.
5 minutes
4
Cut the white bread into ½-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot pork mixture over the bread and toss to combine.
5 minutes
5
Pour the chicken stock slowly into the bread mixture while stirring gently until the dressing reaches a moist but not soggy consistency.
3 minutes
6
Beat 6 eggs in a small bowl and fold into the dressing along with Bell's seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
2 minutes
7
Prepare the cornbread muffin mix according to package directions using the remaining 3 eggs, then fold the prepared cornbread batter into the dressing mixture.
5 minutes
8
Transfer the dressing to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. Cover with aluminum foil.
2 minutes
9
Bake covered at 350°F for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and a thermometer reads 165°F.
60 minutes
10
Rest the dressing for 5 minutes before serving directly from the baking dish.