Traditional Sage Dressing
Elevate your holiday spread with this **Traditional Sage Dressing**, a comforting classic that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering. Infused with the earthy aroma of fresh sage and parsley, complemented by the warm flavors of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, this dressing delivers the ultimate balance of savory and herby goodness. Made with rustic, cubed day-old bread and lightly enriched with beaten eggs for a perfectly moist and cohesive texture, this recipe bakes to golden perfection with a slightly crisp top. Whether served alongside turkey or as a stand-alone dish, this crowd-pleasing stuffing alternative highlights timeless ingredients like chicken broth and dried thyme for a rich, homey taste. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an easy side dish that will make your dinner table unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 cups day-old bread, cubed (white or French)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove the skillet from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, cooked onion mixture, fresh sage, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
Slowly drizzle the chicken or vegetable broth over the bread mixture, tossing gently with a wooden spoon or your clean hands. The bread should be moist but not soggy.
Add the beaten eggs to the mixture and toss again until well combined. The eggs will help bind the dressing as it bakes.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly, but avoid compacting it too tightly.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Remove the dressing from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5072 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.3 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.7 g | 349% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 14659 mg | 637% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 773.7 g | 281% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.0 g | 221% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.4 g | ||
| Protein | 170.6 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1386 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 44.2 mg | 246% | |
| Potassium | 3402 mg | 72% | |
*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.
