Syd's Very Own Raisin Dressing |
|
 |
Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
|
When I was growing up my mom used to make a very moist stuffing for the winter holidays, & I really never liked it very much, as it was way, way too moist. So, in time, I came up with my own much dryer dressing, & although one can stuff a bird with it, I don't. The 'stuffing' can be made more moist by adding a little apple juice to it, OR you can actually stuff the darn bird & it'll naturally be more moist! Originally I used a great-tasting cracked wheat bread for the cubes, but I've changed to Oroweat Master's Best Winter Wheat Premium Bread. I usually double the recipe, 'cause I like the left-over dressing! Preparation time does NOT include the time needed to dry the bread cubes. Ingredients:
7 -8 slices winter wheat bread, frozen (include crust & heel) |
1 large onion, finely chopped |
5 tablespoons unsalted butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided |
1 cup dark raisin |
1 1/4 cups celery, finely chopped |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
1 teaspoon dried marjoram |
1 1/4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped |
3/4 cup slivered almonds (or sliced) |
3/4 cup tart apple, coarsely chopped |
salt |
pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F & either butter a 2 1/2 quart casserole, or lightly butter one side of a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil large enough to fold in & seal the prepared dressing.
2. Cut frozen bread slices into small cubes, to make at least 4 cups of cubes.
3. Put bread cubes in large bowl & set aside.
4. In large frying pan, using 1 tablespoon of butter, saute onion until transparent.
5. Add rest of butter & let it melt. Remove from heat.
6. Add raisins, celery, thyme, marjoram, parsley, almonds & chopped apples to frying pan & blend with onion mixture.
7. Add mixture from frying pan to bread cubes, & mix well.
8. Either place prepared dressing in casserole & cover, OR place onto sheet of foil & seal.
9. Bake 40-50 minutes [or 30 minutes at 350 degrees F, if baking along with another dish that needs that temperature setting].
|
|