Here’s the recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I’m including my Dad’s version, and my version to follow.We wish you and yours a very happy celebration!Dad’s Thanksgiving DressingAlmost every family I know has a their own version of Thanksgiving dressing. Whether it’s made from scratch or out of a box, it’s the one they think of when they think of the holiday meal. Our family is no exception. My grandma and my dad have always made this dressing. It’s almost like a sausage bread pudding. We love it, and I hope you will too. Serves eight to twelve as side dish1 large loaf white bread, sliced and crusts removed1 large onion, chopped1 1 pound tube ground sausage (something like Jimmy Dean)2 Tbsp Poultry Seasoning (or more to taste)1 stick butter2 tsp ground black pepper1 egg, loosened1 tsp saltPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Tear the bread into 1-2 inch pieces, set aside.In a large skillet/frying pan. Brown the sausage, drain and set aside.Wipe out the pan, then melt the butter. Add the onion and cook over medium heat until it is soft and translucent. In a large mixing bowl, place the bread in the bowl and drizzle with water. The bread should be very damp, almost squishy. My dad used to hold the bread loaf under the faucet and run the water over the bread, then tear. Add the egg, butter, onion, sausage, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir together. Place the mixture in the a large, buttered casserole dish. Bake covered for about 45 minutes, then uncovered for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffed. If your casserole doesn’t have a lid, you can cover with foil Recipe: My Thanksgiving DressingMy dad’s dressing is great. That said, I needed to put my own spin on it and make it just a little different. The base recipe is the same, but I’ve added some additional goodies.Serves eight to twelve as side dish1 large loaf white bread, sliced and crusts removed3 cups chicken stock1 large onion, chopped1 1 pound tube ground sausage (something like Jimmy Dean)2 Tbsp Poultry Seasoning1 stick butter2 tsp ground black pepper1 egg, loosened1 tsp salt1 cup chopped pistachio nuts, almonds or pecans (in any combination)1 cup dried cranberries or dried cherriesPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Tear the bread into 1-2 inch pieces, set aside.In a large skillet/frying pan. Brown the sausage, drain and set aside.Wipe out the pan, then melt the butter. Add the onion and cook over medium heat until it is soft and translucent. In a large mixing bowl, place the bread in the bowl and drizzle with the chicken stock. The bread should be very damp, almost squishy. If the bread is still dry, you can add more stock or some water. Add the egg, butter, onion, sausage, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir together. Mix in the nuts and dried fruit. Place the mixture in the a large, buttered casserole dish. Bake uncovered for 45 covered, then uncover and bake about 10-15 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffed.