2 c Celery — chopped 1 tb Poultry seasoning
1 c Onion — chopped 2 ea Eggs — lightly beaten
1/2 c Butter or margarine 1 c Chicken broth
6 c Corn bread — cubed day-old 1 ea Turkey — l0-12 pounds
2 c Fresh bread crumbs Melted butter or margarine
1 tb Dried sage
In a skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Place in
a large bowl with corn bread, crumbs, sage and poultry seasoning.
Combine eggs and chicken broth; add to corn bread mixture, stirring
gently to mix. Rinse and dry turkey. just before baking, stuff the
body cavity and inside of the neck with dressing. Skewer or fasten
openings, Tie the drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting
pan. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 325 deg. for 3-1/2 to 4 hours.
When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum
foil. When turkey is done, allow to stand for 20 minutes. Remove all
dressing to a serving bowl. Yield: 8-10 servings. Editor’s Note:
Dressing may be prepared as above and baked in a greased 2-qt.
casserole dish. Cover and bake at 400 deg. for 20 minutes. Uncover
and bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Dressing yields
8 cups
Yields
1 servings