Description
A timeless holiday favorite, this Classic Sage & Onion Bread Dressing features toasted bread cubes, sweet onions, fragrant sage, and rich broth baked to golden perfection. Crispy on top, tender in the middle—comfort food at its best.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place cubed bread in a large mixing bowl.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery and sauté for 10–12 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Pour sautéed vegetables and butter over bread cubes. Add sage, parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and broth. Pour over the bread mixture and gently mix until evenly moistened.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Use completely dried or toasted bread for best texture.
- Vegetable broth makes this dish vegetarian-friendly.
- Refrigerate unbaked stuffing up to 1 day in advance.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or sausage for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: classic stuffing, sage onion bread dressing, holiday side dish, vegetarian stuffing, Thanksgiving recipe
