Turkey Dressing
📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Rick & Joy Gay | 📂 Category: Sides A hearty, traditional turkey dressing featuring savory sausage, aromatic vegetables, and a unique potato-bread base. This classic recipe is perfect for stuffing poultry or serving as a rich side dish for pork.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 20 mins | 30 mins | 4-5 Quarts |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 large | Onions | chopped |
| 2 pounds | Sausage | bulk |
| 6-8 large stalks | Celery | chopped |
| 1/2 medium | Potatoes | cooked and chopped |
| Equal to potatoes | Dry Bread | cubed |
| To taste | Sage | equal parts with seasoning |
| To taste | Poultry Seasoning | equal parts with sage |
| To taste | Salt | None |
| To taste | Pepper | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté the Base
- In a large skillet, cook the 2 pounds sausage, 6-8 large stalks celery, and 4 large onions until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender.
Step 2: Combine and Season
- Do not drain the grease; add the 1/2 medium potatoes and equal amount dry bread to the skillet.
- Season with sage, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste, ensuring equal parts of sage and poultry seasoning are used.
- Mix everything well until thoroughly combined and fragrant.
Step 3: Cool
- Allow the dressing to cool completely before stuffing a turkey or serving alongside pork.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dressing can be prepared and cooled completely before stuffing; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before use.
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