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Classic Dressing

By Sue Li

5.0

(3)

This recipe is ripe for reinvention; use different breads and add-ins to vary the flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

2 1-pound loaves country-style bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Tear bread into 1" pieces (you should have about 20 cups); spread out on baking sheets and let sit overnight to dry out.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, celery, garlic, sage, and thyme; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 10–12 minutes. Add butter, celery seeds, cayenne, and broth and cook, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted.

    Step 3

    Transfer to a large bowl; add bread and parsley. Toss, adding more broth as needed to moisten.

    Step 4

    Transfer to a 13x9" baking dish; cover with foil. Bake until heated through, 45–50 minutes. Uncover; bake until dressing is browned and crisp, 15–20 minutes longer.

TagsStuffingAmericanCeleryVegetableOnionRoot VegetableSageHerbs & SpicesParsleySideDinnerNut FreeVegetarianEasyOven BakeThanksgivingBon Appétit
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