Almond-Herb Bread Dressing

Name: Almond-Herb Bread Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup slivered almonds; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 cups chicken or turkey broth

My grandmother made this dressing every Thanksgiving. She handed the recipe down to my mother, who passed it along to me, and I shared it with my daughter. It's a holiday staple we all cherish. —Mindy Moore, Valencia, California

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup slivered almonds
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 to 1-3/4 cups chicken or turkey broth

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery, onions and parsley; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in bread, almonds, eggs, seasonings and enough broth to reach desired moistness.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in baking dish. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Originally published as Mommer Spera's Celery Almond Dressing in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2017