Mama Macs Very Moist Sage Dressing Recipes

MOM'S SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Slice loaves of bread into small cubes. Place in a large pot or on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sage and toss bread. You want each piece of bread to get a little sprinkling of sage. Repeat this as necessary. I'd guess I use at least 2 tsp, maybe even a tablespoon.
• Place diced celery in a pan with just enough water to cover and steam until tender. Add celery along with the water to the bread and toss.
• Then saute onion in the butter until translucent. Toss in with bread. At this point, feel the bread. You want it to just be slightly moist and sticky. If needed add more water to get bread to that consistency.
• Place bread mixture in a pocket made of foil (wrapped tight), or they have those foil packs you can buy now. It is best to cook it in foil. However, you can also use a large roasting bag placed on a cookie sheet too to cook it in. Don't cook in a casserole dish, the dressing won't all remain moist, you'll get some that is crunchy. I learned that his time! Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. (I've done it at 325 along with the turkey for 40 minutes) This can be made a day ahead and kept in the fridge.

SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Toast the bread cubes on baking sheets for about 25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until lightly brown and crisp. Transfer them to a large bowl.
• Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
• Brush the leeks and mushrooms with oil and grill over medium heat until tender. Slice the white and pale green part of the leek and add them along with the mushrooms to the croutons. Warm 6 tablespoons of butter in a skillet and stir in the celery. Saute until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and scrape into the bowl of croutons. Add the stock 1 cup at a time until the bread is very moist but not soupy. Cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.
• Turn the oven up to 425 degrees F.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning of the dressing. Whisk the eggs and baking powder together and incorporate into the dressing. Spoon the dressing into the prepared baking dish and cover. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15 to 20 additional minutes, or until lightly browned and crusty on top.
• Garnish with the herb sprigs and serve the dressing hot.

TRADITIONAL SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Saute the onions and celery in 4 tablespoons butter until soft and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, toss the dried bread, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add the onion mixture along with the remaining melted butter to the bread mixture. Beat the egg and add to the mixture. Toss until well mixed. Add the broth slowly while tossing mixture to moisten thoroughly, making sure to not make the stuffing soupy. Spoon into a greased casserole and bake at 350-450*F. for 30-45 minutes or until golden brown. If desired, spoon some of the turkey drippings over the stuffing while baking for that "baked in a turkey" flavor and moistness.

MAMA MAC'S VERY MOIST SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Mix all ingredients and place into greased 9x13 pan. (it will be liquidy but it will bake down).
• Bake for 35-40 minutes until browned. Great served with roast chicken.

BALSAMIC SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients except shallots and garlic- add separately.

TRADITIONAL CRANBERRY JEZEBEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine water and sugars in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil 0ver medium heat.
• Add cranberries and return to a boil.
• Cook for 10 minutes, stirring ocasionally.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Stir horseradish and mustard into cranberry mixture, cover and chill.
• Garnish with mint sprigs.
• Serve over light cream cheese with crackers.

TRADITIONAL SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Saute the onions and celery in 4 tablespoons butter until soft.
• In a large bowl, toss the dried bread, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Add the onion mixture along with the remaining melted butter to the bread mixture.
• Beat the egg and add to the mixture.
• Toss until well mixed.
• Add the broth slowly while tossing mixture to moisten thoroughly, making sure to not make the stuffing soupy.
• Stuff the turkey or bake alongside in a greased casserole, in a 325 degree oven for 30 minutes.

CLASSIC THANKSGIVING DRESSING WITH PARSLEY, SAGE AND THYME

Steps:

• Spread bread cubes in a single layer on two large sheet pans and let dry for a few hours or overnight. Adjust oven racks to lower- and upper-middle positions. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake bread until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; saute until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. In a large bowl, mix bread, vegetables and remaining ingredients. Turn into a greased 3-quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake until steamy, 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crusty, 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

SAGE DRESSING - CROCK POT

Steps:

• In skillet or saucepan cook the veggies and seasonings with the butter until tender.
• Add the chicken broth and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Pour over the torn bread and fold into the bread pieces.
• In separate bowl, beat the eggs; then add to the bread mixture and mix well.
• Stir in the milk and pour into a sprayed or buttered crock pot.
• Cook for 2 hours on low then turn to.
• high and cook for another 2 hours.
• Very moist and great flavor, not too strong .

MAMA MAC'S HAMBURGER PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Mix all cheese mixture ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• MEAT MIXTURE: Saute beef, peppers and onions in a large skillet over med-high heat. Drain and return to skillet. To this add salt, pepper, oregano, bread crumbs, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
• Pour half beef mixture into each pie crust. Cover beef mixtures equally with the cheese mixture. Bake for 40-45 minutes till topping is golden brown.