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Old Fashioned Dressing

Old Fashioned Dressing

98 Ratings
98 Ratings
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Old Fashioned Dressing in a serving dish
Makes: 10 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Some call it dressing, while others call it stuffing. Either way, you'll call it delicious! Enjoy this old fashioned dressing with your next holiday meal or as a family-friendly side dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 2 cups celery (diced)
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped fresh or dried)
  • 1/4 cup mushroom (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon sage (ground)
  • 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups broth, chicken or turkey, low-sodium

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Toast bread cubes and set aside for later use.
  3. Melt margarine or butter in medium size fry pan.
  4. Add celery and onion; cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add parsley, mushrooms, seasoning, and broth. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and add the toasted bread cubes. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

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Source:

Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe (145g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 128
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 193 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 60 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 218 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 128
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 60 mg
Potassium 218 mg
Sodium 193 mg
Copper 119 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 25 mg
Phosphorus 88 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 55 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 3 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 28 mcg
Folate 23 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 13 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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Very good, and quick to make. We made a 30-minute Thanksgiving meal with this!
12/27/07
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