TURKEY AND DRESSING CASSEROLE

Turkey and Dressing Casserole image

This custard-style dressing is filled with turkey cubes, bread crumbs and plenty of seasoning. It is soothing on a chilly day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup coarsely crumbled cornbread
1 cup cubed day-old bread
2 tablespoons chicken or turkey broth
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
GRAVY:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken or turkey broth
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
Dry bread crumbs, optional

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cornbread, bread cubes, broth and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish., For gravy, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Spoon half of the gravy over dressing mixture. Layer with turkey and remaining gravy. Sprinkle with bread crumbs if desired. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through., Or cover casserole and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 980mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.