Best Moms Dressing Recipes

MOM'S SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Slice loaves of bread into small cubes. Place in a large pot or on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sage and toss bread. You want each piece of bread to get a little sprinkling of sage. Repeat this as necessary. I'd guess I use at least 2 tsp, maybe even a tablespoon.
• Place diced celery in a pan with just enough water to cover and steam until tender. Add celery along with the water to the bread and toss.
• Then saute onion in the butter until translucent. Toss in with bread. At this point, feel the bread. You want it to just be slightly moist and sticky. If needed add more water to get bread to that consistency.
• Place bread mixture in a pocket made of foil (wrapped tight), or they have those foil packs you can buy now. It is best to cook it in foil. However, you can also use a large roasting bag placed on a cookie sheet too to cook it in. Don't cook in a casserole dish, the dressing won't all remain moist, you'll get some that is crunchy. I learned that his time! Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. (I've done it at 325 along with the turkey for 40 minutes) This can be made a day ahead and kept in the fridge.

HOMEMADE STUFFING

Steps:

• Cut the bread into 1 inch cubes.
• Make the bread stale by one of the two options:A. Overnight - Lay the bread cubes on a sheet pan on the counter overnight to dry out.B. Quick Method - Preheat the oven to 250°, lay the bread cubes on a sheet pan and pop in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing every 5-10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350° and prep a 9x9 baking dish by generously greasing with butter or oil. (if you are doubling the recipe use a 9x13 or 10x15 baking dish)
• In a large saute pan over medium heat melt 3/4 cup butter. Add the onions and celery and saute until they are completely softened, this will take about 20 minutes.
• Off the heat add the salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, marjoram, fresh sage and parsley to the onions.
• In a small bowl whisk together the eggs and broth.
• Add the bread cubes to a large bowl, pour the onions/herb mixture over the bread and stir to combine. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and stir until the liquid is absorbed.
• Pour the stuffing mixture into the buttered baking dish. Cube the remaining 2 tbsp of butter and dot the top of the stuffing.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes. For an extra crispy top turn the broiler on for a minute or two!
• Serve right away!

MOM'S SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and onions in a large bowl.
• Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, sour cream, oregano and garlic in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with more freshly cracked black pepper over the top.

MOM'S FRENCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the first 8 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; add salt, if desired. Shake well. Refrigerate leftovers.

MOM'S CORNBREAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Mix cornbread, celery, onion, eggs and 1 can of broth together.
• Add salt, pepper and sage to taste.
• Bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until done.
• Half way through cooking check moisture; slowly add other can of broth if needed.

MOM'S HOMEMADE DRESSING

Steps:

• Saute onion, celery, and butter until onion is soft, not brown.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Pour into 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Bake at 350 for 60-90 minutes or until brown on top and middle it cooked through.