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
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With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
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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