Pocket Dressing Recipe

Name: Pocket Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil, for the muffin tins; 1 pound buttermilk biscuits (about 12 2 1/2-inch biscuits) or 1/2 loaf stale white bread; 1 batch cornbread from 8-inch-square pan, preferably not sweet (see note); ½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter; 1 large onion, chopped, (1 1/2 cups); 5 stalks celery, chopped (2 cups); 5 sage leaves, roughly chopped; 10 ounces roasted chestnuts (store-bought is fine), chopped; Salt and pepper; 1 pound shiitake or cremini mushrooms (or a combination), chopped; 3 eggs, beaten; 2 to 3 cups turkey broth

Servings: persons

Olive oil, for the muffin tins
1 pound buttermilk biscuits (about 12 2 1/2-inch biscuits) or 1/2 loaf stale white bread
1 batch cornbread from 8-inch-square pan, preferably not sweet (see note)
½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter
1 large onion, chopped, (1 1/2 cups)
5 stalks celery, chopped (2 cups)
5 sage leaves, roughly chopped
10 ounces roasted chestnuts (store-bought is fine), chopped
Salt and pepper
1 pound shiitake or cremini mushrooms (or a combination), chopped
3 eggs, beaten
2 to 3 cups turkey broth

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Lightly oil 2 12-cup muffin tins.
3
Finely crumble biscuits and cornbread into a large bowl with your hands; set aside.
4
Melt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
6
Add celery and cook 4 more minutes.
7
Stir in sage and chestnuts and season with salt and pepper to taste; transfer to the bowl with biscuit and cornbread crumbs.
8
Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have released most of their liquid and are beginning to brown, about 8 minutes; remove to the bowl with onion mixture and crumbs.
10
Add eggs and 2 cups turkey broth to bowl and stir until everything is well-combined and moist.
11
The mixture should hold together when squeezed in your hand.
12
Add up to 1/2 cup more broth if mixture is too dry.
13
Form mixture into 3-inch balls with your hands.
14
Flatten balls slightly between your palms, then set them in prepared muffin tins.
15
Use your thumb or fingers to form a dimple in the top of each.
16
Fill dimples with turkey broth.
17
Transfer to oven and bake until the tops are browned and starting to crisp, about 40 minutes.
18
Serve alongside turkey, drizzled with gravy if you like, or wrap the patties individually if serving as a portable snack.

1104

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil, for the muffin tins, 1 pound buttermilk biscuits (about 12 2 1/2-inch biscuits) or 1/2 loaf stale white bread, 1 batch cornbread from 8-inch-square pan, preferably not sweet (see note), ½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter, and more.

Yes, Pocket 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!

Pocket Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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