Hen And Dressing
Hen and Dressing is a hearty Southern-style dish featuring tender roasted hen atop a savory bread and cornbread stuffing, flavored with sage, celery, and onions. Perfect for family gatherings or festive occasions, it offers comforting flavors and a satisfying main course that pairs well with gravy and vegetables.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large pot, place the hen and cover with water.
- Add salt, pepper, and a whole onion.
- Cook until the hen is tender.
- Reserve the cooking liquid to use as hen broth.
- Break toasted bread into small pieces and crumble the cornbread.
- In a saucepan, cook chopped celery and onions in water until tender.
- In a large roasting pan, combine the bread pieces, cornbread, and cooked celery and onions.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and add sage, salt, pepper, and the reserved hen broth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and vegetable mixture, stirring to combine. Add more broth if needed for desired consistency.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Place the hen on top of the dressing in the roasting pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 1 hour or until browned.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
491
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).