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Ciabatta and Sausage Dressing

As much as I love turkey around the holidays, it’s the dressing and gravy that I love the most. Dressing (specially this ciabatta and sausage dressing) has so many different flavors and textures and colors. Turkey? Meh… not so much. Not that the turkey is a bad thing, it’s just that I much prefer a plate with a lot of dressing and just a bit of turkey.

Ciabatta and Sausage Dressing

I had never had a dressing that contained sausage until this one. I was blown away by just how much flavor the sage sausage adds. The ciabatta adds such wonderful texture and flavor too. There’s no question, this ciabatta and sausage dressing is just fantastic.

Also try my more traditional Thanksgiving Day dressing.

Ciabatta and Sausage Dressing
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Ciabatta and Sausage Stuffing

As much as I love turkey around the holidays, it’s the dressing and gravy that I love the most. Dressing (specially this ciabatta and sausage dressing) has so many different flavors and textures and colors. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword stuffing
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 222kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bistro

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons. unsalted butter divided
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 2 cups turkey stock chicken stock can be substituted
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
  • 1 12 ounce ciabatta bread cut into 1" pieces
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Crumble in the sausage and cook until browned. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Add remaining butter to the skillet and melt.
  • Add the carrot, onion and celery and saute until starting to soften.
  • Place the sausage, cooked vegetables, stock, oil, parsley, rosemary sage and bread into a large bowl and stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour mixture into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish and spread out evenly.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and hot.
  • Serve garnished with more parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1411IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Turkey and Stuffing Egg Rolls

When I came across this idea for making egg rolls packed with turkey and stuffing there was no way that I was going to wait until I had Thanksgiving leftovers to make them. I had to make them immediately. So I did. Cranberries sauce and gravy made for the perfect dipping sauces. Every bite tasted like the best Thanksgiving ever. Absolutely fantastic.

Turkey and Stuffing Egg Rolls

I loved the crunchy egg roll contrasting with the sage stuffing and tender turkey. The cranberry sauce is a little thinner than your usual Thanksgiving version so that it’s easier to dip into. You might want to thin your gravy with a bit of milk or broth too if it’s too thick for successful dipping!

Turkey and Stuffing Egg Rolls
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Turkey and Stuffing Egg Rolls

When I came across this idea for making egg rolls packed with turkey and stuffing there was no way that I was going to wait until I had Thanksgiving leftovers to make them. 
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword egg rolls, stuffing, Thanksgiving, turkey
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 154kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the egg rolls

  • 1 pound turkey breast cooked, cut into small cubes
  • 1 package Stove Top dressing prepared (or two cups)
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • oil for frying
  • gravy warmed, for dipping (I used our Cajun gravy)
  • Cranberry dipping sauce for dipping (see below)

For the cranberry dipping sauce

  • 1 can cranberry sauce
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

For the egg rolls

  • Heat a few inches of oil to 375 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Combine the turkey and dressing in a bowl.
  • Working in batches. brush egg and water around edges of the egg roll wrappers.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of turkey in the center of the wrappers.Roll up tightly and fold in the edges. Brush on more egg to help seal the rolls.
  • Fry the egg rolls for 1-2 minutes, rotating as they cook, until golden brown. Remove to a pap towel-lined plate to drain and cool.

For the cranberry dipping sauce

  • Place cranberry sauce in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
  • Stir until melted.
  • Add the sugar and zest and stir.
  • Add water as needed to reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Thanksgiving Day Dressing

This is by far my favorite Thanksgiving Day dressing. The smell of onion, celery and mushrooms… then sage. I could sit down and just have me a big plate of this dressing.

This is based on a recipe from Betty Crocker. There are two things that are key to this dressing coming out perfect. First, use stale bread. If you have only fresh, leave it out (open) on the counter for a few days first. Second, do not over moisten the dressing before baking or it will be soggy. You want it firm, but not dry.

For something totally different try my ciabatta and sausage dressing.

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Thanksgiving Day Dressing

This is by far my favorite Thanksgiving Day dressing. The smell of onion, celery and mushrooms… then sage. I could sit down and just have me a big plate of this dressing.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 398kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bread cubed (see note)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup onion minced
  • 1 ½ cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
  • 2-3 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  • Note: The bread needs to be day old, and slightly crusty. If yours is not, you can sit it out overnight, or place the cubes on baking trays and place in a warm oven until crusty. Do not overcook.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter, then saute the onion, celery and mushroom until the onion is soft.
  • Add the salt, pepper and sage and cook 3 minutes.
  • Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of the butter/celery mixture over the cubes and toss well. Repeat until all of the vegetable mixture is used.
  • If the mixture is dry, add the chicken stock in 1/4 cup increments, mixing well. Do not over-moisten.
  • Pour into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1284mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 814IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.