Italian Mother-In-Law Dressing
Italian Mother-In-Law Dressing is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 250°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 250°F.
Butter a 13x9x2" baking dish; set aside.
Soak raisins in 1 cup broth in a small bowl for 30 minutes.
Scatter bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake, stirring occasionally, until dried out, about 1 hour.
Let cool and transfer to a very large bowl.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add Swiss chard leaves and stir constantly until just wilted.
Transfer to bowl with bread.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet; add stems and cook, stirring often, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes.
Add to bowl.
Heat 4 tablespoons oil and 1/4 cup butter in same skillet; add onions and garlic.
Stir often until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
Stir in vinegar and sugar; cook until vinegar is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Add onion mixture to chard in bowl.
Add raisins with broth, olives, and next 5 ingredients; gently fold into bread mixture until thoroughly combined.
Drizzle in 1 cup broth and toss gently.
Let cool completely.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk remaining 1 cup broth and eggs in a small bowl.
Gently fold into dressing until thoroughly combined.
Transfer to prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of dressing registers 160°F, about 40 minutes.
DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead.
Uncover; let cool.
Cover; chill.
Bake dressing, uncovered, until set and top is browned and crisp, 40-45 minutes longer (if chilled, add 10-15 minutes).
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.