This Traditional Bread Dressing is a comforting, rustic side dish that captures the essence of home-style cooking. Made with toasted bread cubes, crisp celery, sweet onions, and a blend of aromatic herbs like sage, thyme, and marjorem, it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The result is a moist yet slightly crispy dressing that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, especially during holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this versatile recipe can also serve as stuffing for poultry. Its warm, savory profile makes it a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and nostalgia to any table.
Traditional Bread Dressing
Description
This Traditional Bread Dressing is a comforting, rustic side dish that captures the essence of home-style cooking. Made with toasted bread cubes, crisp celery, sweet onions, and a blend of aromatic herbs like sage, thyme, and marjorem, it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The result is a moist yet slightly crispy dressing that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, especially during holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this versatile recipe can also serve as stuffing for poultry. Its warm, savory profile makes it a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and nostalgia to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Lightly oil a casserole dish.
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In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, chopped celery, chopped onion, parsley, minced garlic, black pepper, sage, marjoram, thyme, and basil.
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Pour hot water over the mixture and toss gently with a wooden spoon until evenly moistened.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
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Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dressing is heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 33.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.5g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 86.4mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.2g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
- Sugars 3.1g
- Protein 1.7g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This dressing may also be used as a stuffing for Cornish hens, chicken, and turkey.
For a more moist dressing, use 3/4 cup warm water instead of 1/2 cup.
For best results, use day-old bread that has been cubed and slightly dried out to absorb the liquid without becoming mushy.
