Dressing for a Crowd Recipe

Dressing for a Crowd Recipe

  • 5 (1 pound) loaves day-old white bread, cubed
  • 5 pounds pork sausage or chopped giblets, cooked and drained
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 pounds butter or margarine
  • 3 3/4 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  1. Toss the bread cubes and sausage; set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in 3-3/4 cups broth and seasonings; mix well. Pour over bread mixture; mix well. Add desired amount of remaining broth. Place mixture in four greased 3-qt. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 1-1/4 hours. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.