Apple and Onion Dressing

Dressing is my favorite side dish with a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. This recipe works perfectly as a casserole. Serve with turkey gravy over. This recipe can be adapted to be gluten free with your choice of bread. You may substitute a heart-healthy alternative to butter. The tart flavor comes from the apple and golden raisins. The savory flavor came from the onion and bread.

Ingredients

Bread, cubed, 6 cups

Raisins, 1 cup

Water, 2 cups

Butter, ¾ cup melted

Onion, 1 cup chopped

Garlic clove, 1 chopped

Celery, 1 cup chopped

Tart apples, 3 cups diced

Parsley, ¼ cup

Salt, 1 ½ tsp

Paprika, ¼ tsp

Butter, 2 tbsp

Preparation

Add the raisins to the water, gently bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside. Peel, core and dice the apples. Use a day-old bread, pull apart into pieces and include the crust. Melt the ¾ cup butter in a sauté pan. In the melted butter gently sauté the onion, garlic and celery. Mix into the cubed bread. Then mix in the diced apples, parsley, salt and paprika. When using paprika, I measure the amount and then shake it into a small wire mesh strainer to help spread the paprika. Use butter to coat the bottom and sides of an 8-inch or 9-inch square casserole dish. Gently put the ingredients into the casserole dish. Dot with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Cover with a lid or foil. Bake in a preheated 350 F for 40 minutes. Remove the lid and bake an additional 10 minutes.

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