Side Dishes
Apple Raisin Dressing
Description
A comfort-food favorite, dressing (also known as stuffing) is a highly-seasoned dish that was literally stuffed inside turkeys while they roasted in the oven, for two dishes in one. What you call it depends on what region of the country you’re from and what your family called it. Either way, it’s a totally delicious side dish!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 Granny Smith apples, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 12 cups seasoned cornbread stuffing from (2 12-oz bags)
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
Directions:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion and celery in butter 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add apples; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in sage, salt and pepper; remove from heat.
- In large bowl, mix stuffing, raisins, pecans and onion mixture. Add broth and eggs; mix well. Spoon into baking dish.
- Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes or until well browned.
