Old-Fashioned Cracker Dressing

Old-Fashioned Cracker Dressing

This old-fashioned dressing is a great side dish for the Thanksgiving or alongside roast chicken. Made with saltine crackers, celery, onions, and herbs, it’s simple and satisfying.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
16 servings
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 ¾ cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound saltine crackers, crushed
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and 1 teaspoon salt in melted butter until onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. season with black pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir about 1 minute.

Step 3
Remove skillet from heat and stir in chicken broth.

Step 4
Combine crushed crackers and onion mixture in a large bowl. Add egg and cream; mix until combined. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 5
Spread cracker mixture evenly in a large baking dish and smooth the top.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189
Calories
10g
Fat
22g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 12%
Saturated Fat4g 22%
Cholesterol29mg 10%
Sodium705mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate22g 8%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein4g
Vitamin C1mg 5%
Calcium39mg 3%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium96mg 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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