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Grandma’s Poultry Dressing

Every family seems to have its own favorite dressing recipe which becomes a tradition, and this is ours. It came from Grandma, who passed it down to my mother. Now our children have carried it into their kitchens. This is truly a good old-fashioned recipe!

—NORMA HOWLAND JOLIET, IL



PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 40 MIN. • MAKES: 6 CUPS (MAKES ENOUGH TO STUFF A MEDIUM-SIZE TURKEY)


1 pound bulk pork sausage

1 cup milk

7 cups coarse dry bread crumbs

1 cup diced celery

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

2 tablespoons diced onion

1/2 teaspoon salt or salt to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, brown sausage. Drain and discard drippings. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. In a large bowl, combine sausage, milk and remaining ingredients.

2. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 40 minutes or until lightly browned.

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PAIR IT!

Turkey and stuffing are a natural combination. Serve this with Herb-Roasted Turkey.