For those who haven’t completely given up on homemade stuffing and are looking for a simple, memorable stuffing, this sage stuffing recipe — and its tasty variations — will set you on the path in the right direction.
Ingredients
- 1 (1 pound) loaf crusty Italian or French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes or, if drying and toasting bread is too much trouble, buy unflavored croutons or bread cubes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 onions, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried sage, rubbed between fingers
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
Directions
Step 1
Spread bread cubes in a single layer on two large sheet pans and let dry for a few hours or overnight.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Adjust the oven racks to lower- and upper-middle positions. Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
Step 3
Bake bread cubes in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 4
Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 5
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; saut? until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
Step 6
Add bread, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and eggs to onion mixture; mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish; cover with foil.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until steamy, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until top is crusty, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.
Tips
Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 123 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
Cholesterol25mg | 8% |
Sodium327mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 13% |
Calcium38mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium94mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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