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Best Dressing Recipe for Thanksgiving

Best Dressing Recipe for Thanksgiving

This Best Dressing Recipe for Thanksgiving combines savory bread cubes, sautéed veggies, and fresh herbs for a delicious side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Base
  • 10 cups day-old bread cubes
Vegetables and Herbs
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
Liquid Ingredients
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 large eggs beaten
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the bread into 1/2-inch cubes and let it dry overnight or toast in the oven at 300°F for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and herbs; cook for 2 more minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and vegetable mixture. Whisk eggs with broth and pour over. Toss gently to combine.
  2. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  3. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different herbs or add nuts for extra crunch. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.

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