grandma's cracker dressing

ingredients

• servings: 8
• 8 ounces saltine crackers
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups chicken broth

recipe

preparation time: 10 mins cook time: 10 mins ready time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine the saltine crackers, celery, onion, eggs, parsley and pepper. set aside.
• measure the half-and-half into a small cup and stir in the cornstarch. bring the chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. stir in the half-and-half and simmer for a few minutes to thicken. the gravy will be somewhat thin.
• pour hot gravy over the cracker mixture one cup at a time, stirring each time, until the dressing is moist but not soupy. cover the bowl tightly with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.