Description
A cozy and savory Classic Sage & Onion Bread Dressing, made with golden cubes of day-old bread, sautéed onions, fresh herbs, and vegetable broth. This timeless holiday side dish is crisp on top, tender in the center, and full of nostalgic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 3–4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery, sauté until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in sage and thyme, cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
- Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add the onion mixture and toss to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk together broth, eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour over the bread mixture and mix gently until moistened.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 20–25 minutes, until golden on top.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh sage if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of bread types for deeper flavor.
- Toast bread cubes in the oven if not stale enough.
- Add chopped apples or nuts for extra texture.
- Use flax eggs and vegan butter for a plant-based version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: sage and onion dressing, vegetarian stuffing, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving dressing, bread stuffing