Country Corn Bread Dressing

Ingredients:


1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 pan corn bread, cooled, crumbled (about 6 cups)*
1 (13.75-ounce) can chicken broth
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper


Cooking Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Sauté celery and onion in margarine until tender.
Combine celery mixture and remaining ingredients. Toss lightly until bread is thoroughly moistened.

Place in 8-inch square baking dish or 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through.

Or, lightly stuff dressing into body and neck cavities of one 12-pound turkey; roast according to standard roasting directions.

Makes 6 cups dressing.

*Note: Dressing can be prepared using 1/2 pan crumbled corn bread (about 3 cups) and 3 cups soft bread cubes.

Recipe provided courtesy of The Quaker Oats Company.