Special Herb Dressing Recipe

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Our budget was tight when our children were small, so I cooked with ground beef often. Nowadays, I make this creative casserole simply because we love it! —Trudy Williams, Shannonville, Ontario

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Special Herb Dressing Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 14-16 Servings
30 35 65

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups diced peeled apples
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh celery leaves
  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried savory
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 12 cups day-old bread cubes
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the mushrooms, water chestnuts, apples, onion, parsley and celery leaves; cook for 6-8 minutes or until mushrooms and apples are tender. Add the cranberries, garlic and
  • seasonings; cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Place bread cubes in large bowl. Add meat mixture; stir in broth. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes. Yield: 14-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 204 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 561 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Special Herb Dressing in Country Woman September/October 1995, p38

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Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2011 by oregonmary

Instead of bread I am going to use rice. Wish me luck!!


Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2010 by Mayflower726

Haven't tried it yet but wondering if that should be 1 or 2 cups of bread crumbs - 12 cups seems a bit much...


Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by MGMcIsaac

How do you fit 12 cups bread cubes into this recipe?


Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by seqprint

Sounds tasty. If the author reads this, please advise what main dish or menu you serve with this special dish. Thanks!

 
 
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