Description
Thanksgiving gatherings are incomplete without a delicious dressing that brings warmth and flavor to the table. This classic Thanksgiving dressing combines stale bread, savory herbs, and sautéed vegetables to create a delightful side dish that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and perfect for reheating, this recipe captures the essence of family traditions while promising to be the highlight of your holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups stale bread cubes (mix of white and whole grain)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and celery until tender (5-7 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine stale bread cubes with sautéed vegetables, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth until bread is moistened but not soggy.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg