SYD'S VERY OWN RAISIN DRESSING

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When I was growing up my mom used to make a very moist stuffing for the winter holidays, & I really never liked it very much, as it was way, way too moist. So, in time, I came up with my own much dryer dressing, & although one can stuff a bird with it, I don't. The 'stuffing' can be made more moist by adding a little apple juice to it, OR you can actually stuff the darn bird & it'll naturally be more moist! Originally I used a great-tasting cracked wheat bread for the cubes, but I've changed to Oroweat Master's Best Winter Wheat Premium Bread. I usually double the recipe, 'cause I like the left-over dressing! Preparation time does NOT include the time needed to dry the bread cubes.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 -8 slices winter wheat bread, frozen (include crust & heel)
1 large onion, finely chopped
5 tablespoons unsalted butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided
1 cup dark raisin
1 1/4 cups celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 1/4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 cup slivered almonds (or sliced)
3/4 cup tart apple, coarsely chopped
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F & either butter a 2 1/2 quart casserole, or lightly butter one side of a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil large enough to fold in & seal the prepared dressing.
  • Cut frozen bread slices into small cubes, to make at least 4 cups of cubes.
  • Put bread cubes in large bowl & set aside.
  • In large frying pan, using 1 tablespoon of butter, saute onion until transparent.
  • Add rest of butter & let it melt. Remove from heat.
  • Add raisins, celery, thyme, marjoram, parsley, almonds & chopped apples to frying pan & blend with onion mixture.
  • Add mixture from frying pan to bread cubes, & mix well.
  • Either place prepared dressing in casserole & cover, OR place onto sheet of foil & seal.
  • Bake 40-50 minutes [or 30 minutes at 350 degrees F, if baking along with another dish that needs that temperature setting].

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.5, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 221.1, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 19.3, Protein 6.4

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