Step One 1 pound Celery -- small dice 1 1/2 Pounds Yellow Onions -- chopped 1/2 Cup Bacon Fat
Step Two 5 1/3 Cups Bread Crumbs -- Fresh 3 Each Eggs -- beaten 1 Quart Milk
Step Three 1/3 cup Parsley -- chopped 1/4 tablespoon Black pepper 1 Tablespoon Thyme 2 Ounces Chicken Base Salt -- to taste 6 Ounces Giblets -- cooked & ground 1 1/4 pounds Chestnuts -- cook-peel-chop
[1) Saute Celery & Onion in Bacon Fat until soft.
[2) Combine BREAD CRUMBS, MILK & BEATEN EGGS together and add to Celery & Onions...
[3) Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
[4) Place dressing mixture in greased oven-proof dish and cover with parchment BAKE at 350 degrees for one hour.
NOTE: When using dried chestnuts, soak overnight before cooking. Use butter or oil instead of bacon fat if desired. For best results, bake dressing same day as service.