Down Home Italian Dressing Recipe

Name: Down Home Italian Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, cooked and drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 7 large celery ribs, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 ounces pancetta, diced; 6 cups French bread, diced day-old French bread; 3 cups crumbled unsweetened cornbread; 1/2 cup butter, cubed, cold; 1 tablespoon ground sage; 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1 cup toasted pine nuts; 4 -5 cups chicken broth or 4 -5 cups turkey broth; 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped; parmesan cheese, shavings

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
7 large celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces pancetta, diced
6 cups French bread, diced day-old French bread
3 cups crumbled unsweetened cornbread
1/2 cup butter, cubed, cold
1 tablespoon ground sage
1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup toasted pine nuts
4 -5 cups chicken broth or 4 -5 cups turkey broth
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
parmesan cheese, shavings

1
Heat oil in large skillet on medium. Saute pancetta for 2 minutes.
2
Add onion and celery and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook another 3 minutes.
3
Mix together breads and 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts in a large mixing bowl. Add cheeses, pancetta and cooked sausage to the breads. Mix together with the dried seasonings.
4
Add sauteed veggies with any pan drippings.
5
Slowly add broth and stir until mixed thoroughly. The consistency should not be soupy, but very moist. If not, add more broth.
6
Test for saltiness and add a dash more if needed.
7
Place in an extra deep 9-inch-by-13-inch greased pan.
8
Dot the top with the cubed butter and cover with foil. Bake at 375u00b0 for 45 minutes.
9
Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes or until slightly crusted on the edges.
10
Top with remaining toasted pine nuts and chopped fresh sage. Add shaved cheese just before serving.

1446

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, cooked and drained, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 7 large celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Down Home Italian Dressing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Down Home Italian Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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