How to make Southern Style Turkey and Dressing

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By msromagnola
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When you see the whole turkey with the stuffing coming from its cavity in magazines, it looks lovely. But if you want a really delicious Thanksgiving Dinner, try this recipe for Turkey and Dressing -- Southern Style!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Roasted Turkey with preserved cooking liquid (broth), cooled
A pan of cornbread, cooled and crumbled in medium pieces
6 boiled eggs, grated or finely chopped
celery chopped or grated
green onions chopped
Large Baking Dish

Step 1

See my article on how to roast a moist whole turkey. After the turkey is roasted and cooled somewhat, pour off the cooking liquid into a bowl that you will save for your dressing. This is definitely the most important part.
Step 2

Add your crumbled cornbread to a very large bowl. Add the chopped celery and green onions. Pour in the reserved turkey cooking liquid. You want this mixture to be beyond moist, you want it soupy.
Step 3

Add the chopped boiled eggs and gently fold the ingredients together. You don't want to stir vigorously or you will turn your cornbread to mush and the texture will be incorrect. You also will break up your boiled eggs too much.
Step 4

Spray your large baking dish (or use several dishes) wish non-stick cooking spray or rub a light coating of vegetable oil on the pan - this isn't necessary but sure helps with dish washing afterwards. Pour your dressing mixture into the baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees F until the dressing turns golden around the edges and has a few golden spots throughout. You don't want it overcooked, but you want your celery and green onions cooked tender. Serve along side your turkey. You will get rave reviews and never go back to bagged "stuffing" again.