Classic Bread Dressing
Transform your holiday table with this Classic Bread Dressing, a timeless side dish that’s bursting with comforting flavors and perfect for any feast. Made with toasty cubes of day-old bread, sautéed aromatic vegetables, and a blend of fresh herbs like sage and thyme, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of moist and crispy textures. A generous mix of chicken or vegetable stock and lightly beaten eggs ties it all together, creating a deliciously rich and flavorful dressing. Ready in just over an hour, this dish is ideal for complementing roast turkey, chicken, or even vegetarian mains. Whether you call it dressing or stuffing, this easy-to-make recipe will delight your guests and become a treasured holiday tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 cups day-old bread (white or country-style)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until dry and lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until they become soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the sautéed onion, celery, and garlic mixture over the bread and toss to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable stock, chopped parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the bread and stir gently until the bread is moistened but not soggy.
Add the lightly beaten eggs to the bread mixture and mix thoroughly to combine. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
Remove the dressing from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Classic Bread Dressing as a delicious complement to your meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.2 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.0 g | 405% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 19389 mg | 843% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1445.8 g | 526% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.9 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.9 g | ||
| Protein | 269.1 g | 538% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 3781 mg | 291% | |
| Iron | 110.2 mg | 612% | |
| Potassium | 3797 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
