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Goomba wrote:
> aem wrote:
>> On Nov 15, 1:34 pm, sf > wrote:
>>> Why do people put raw egg in their stuffing/dressing? Does it serve a
>>> purpose? I've made it with and without, eaten other peoples products
>>> and still haven't figured it out. Why use it?
>>>

>> I don't use it. People say it's a binder but my dressing(s) need(s)
>> no binder. A few people claim it adds flavor but my dressing has lots
>> already. I say, keep leaving it out. -aem
>>

> I'm with you there. It seems totally unnecessary to me.



Mine needs egg to help it hold together. It contains:

onion
celery
parsley
hot pork sausage
mushrooms
pecans
chopped apple
herbed crumbs
Bell's Seasoning, salt, pepper
broth mixed with an egg or two

Baked in a casserole until the top is browned.