DRESSING FOR A CROWD

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Dressing for a Crowd is a tried-and-true church-super recipe shared by Sue Norem of Ellsworth, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield about 50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 loaves (1 pound each) day-old white bread, cubed
5 pounds pork sausage, cooked and drained or 5 pounds giblets, cooked and chopped
2-1/2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 pounds butter
3-3/4 to 4-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

Toss the bread cubes and sausage; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in 3-3/4 cups broth and seasonings; mix well. Pour over bread mixture; mix well. Add enough remaining broth to achieve desired moistness. , Transfer to four greased 3-qt. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/4 hours. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.