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Recipe
Miss Hilda's Portuguese Dressing [1]

Miss Hilda's Portuguese Dressing

This is a great dressing for the holidays.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: About 2 hours
  • Yield: 10 to 12 servings
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Ingredients

  • 12 to 14 cups 1/2-inch cubes day-old French bread
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound chorizo sausage, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  • Put the bread into a large mixing bowl and add the milk. Press the bread into the milk and let sit until the milk is absorbed and the bread is soft, about 15 minutes.

  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the sausage and cook, stirring until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, and bay leaf. Season with the salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  • Add the meat mixture to the bread mixture and stir to mix well. Add the eggs and parsley and stir to blend. Remove the bay leaf and discard.

  • Grease a 9 x 13-inch (3 quart) shallow baking dish with the remaining tablespoon olive oil. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

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Recipe Details

  • Source: potluck [5]
  • Dish Type: Sides [6]
  • Cuisine: Other [7]
  • Cooking Method: Combination [8]
  • Occasion: Any [9]
  • Effort Level: Simple [10]

Tags

portuguese cooking [11], thanksgiving [12], Thanksgiving Sides [13]

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