RITA'S FAMOUS DRESSING BALLS

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These are a tradition in my mother-in-law's family. I never liked dressing until I had these. They get a nice golden brown on the outside and taste great with gravy.

Provided by 2bizzy

Categories     Breads

Time 12h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 loaves stale bread, torn into small pieces
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, melted
2 medium onions, chopped
2 1/2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 cups low-fat chicken broth (canned)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Place bread in a large bowl and let sit overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Sauté onions and celery in butter or margarine tender. Pour over bread and toss with hands to mix.
  • Add chicken broth and mix with hands again. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add eggs and celery seed and mix thoroughly.
  • Form into 2" balls and put in a baking dish.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.1, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 56.9, Sodium 351.6, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 4

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