Basic Thanksgiving Dressing

12 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Cornbread (see My Skillet Cornbread Recipe)
  • 1 loaf Italian Bread, Such As Ciabatta
  • 1 loaf French Bread
  • 1 whole Large Onion Or 2 Medium Onions, Diced
  • 5 stalks Celery, Diced
  • 1/2 bunches Parsley, Chopped
  • 1/2 cups (1 Stick) Butter
  • 6 cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth, More If Needed For Moisture
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, Finely Minced
  • Salt And Pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut all the bread into 1-inch cubes and lay them out on sheet pans. Cover with a dish towel and let them dry out for 24-48 hours until they're dry and crisp.
  2. 2
    Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the onions and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the broth, parsley, rosemary, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper and stir.
  3. 3
    Put all the bread cubes in a large bowl and slowly ladle in the broth mixture, tossing as you go until the dressing has the moisture level you want. Taste and add more seasonings as needed.
  4. 4
    Pour the dressing into a large casserole pan and/or the turkey cavity. Bake the casserole for 20 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees until golden and crisp on top. Serve piping hot with a turkey and gravy!

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