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Eva Claiborne's Hen and Dressing

By: SMATTERCHU 
"A family tradition for over 70 years, this recipe has ruined me for all other dressing. I can't eat anyone else's! Serve with giblet gravy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Noir
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
3 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery
  • salt to taste
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  • 2 (9x9 inch) pans cornbread, cooled and crumbled
  • 12 biscuits, crumbled
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • seasoned salt to taste
  • 1 dash crushed red pepper
  • 9 eggs, beaten

Directions

  1. Place chicken, 1 onion, 2 stalks celery, and salt in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and gently boil 90 minutes, or until chicken meat falls easily from the bone. Drain, reserving broth. Chop chicken, and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, mix crumbled cornbread, crumbled biscuits, 2 cups celery, 2 large onions, sage, poultry seasoning, seasoned salt, and red pepper. Stir in eggs and reserved chicken broth. The mixture should be very thin.
  4. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring often.
  5. Mix chicken into the dressing mixture. Continue baking 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 967 | Total Fat: 52.9g | Cholesterol: 370mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by STEELMAGNOLIA   view full review
I'm very particular(being a southerner)about my dressing......THIS IS WONDERFUL.YUMMMMMMM!! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by Elizabeth R.   view full review
I messed up by making this dressing recipe a couple of Thanksgivings ago. Now I have the make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2005 by HUNGRYGIRL4   view full review
Too, too wonderful. You can buy cornbread muffins at the bakery to speed things up a bit. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by Josie Gillentine   view full review
I was looking for a dressing recipe similar to the one my grandmother made, and this one is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by ANNIEMARIA   view full review
I have made this several times and my pre-teen grandchildren love it. So do the adults! We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by pam   view full review
Similar recipe is a family favorite. Only major changes is adding poultry seasoning to water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by C00KI3   view full review
We like our dressing moist, so I added more chicken broth when I mixed the chicken to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by kimberlymomrn   view full review
Made this last thanksgiving and it was FABULOUS!! Will be making again this thanksgiving....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2005 by JDVMD   view full review
A lot of work and time goes into this one. Don't think I would make it again for that reason...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2004 by TEDDYSGIRL   view full review
WAY too labor intensive to end up dry and crumbly and tasting like Stove Top Stuffing. Not...

 

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