GRANDMA'S CRACKER DRESSING

Grandma's Cracker Dressing image

This dish is a holiday tradition in our family that dates back several generations. I think its origins are from the Pennsylvania Dutch country. It is quick, easy and a definite complement to the holiday table.

Provided by KATHYP100

Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces saltine crackers
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the saltine crackers, celery, onion, eggs, parsley and pepper. Set aside.
Measure the half-and-half into a small cup and stir in the cornstarch. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the half-and-half and simmer for a few minutes to thicken. The gravy will be somewhat thin.
Pour hot gravy over the cracker mixture one cup at a time, stirring each time, until the dressing is moist but not soupy. Cover the bowl tightly with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 623.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g