Simple Sage Dressing/Stuffing

Name: Simple Sage Dressing/Stuffing
Ingredients: 12 cups day old bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; butter, for sauteing; 2 cups celery & leaves, minced; 1 large yellow onion, diced small; 1 -2 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon dried sage or 3 teaspoons finely minced fresh sage, to taste; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, to taste; 12 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder; salt, to taste; white pepper, to taste; fresh salt-free turkey broth, warm but not too hot

11 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

12 cups day old bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
butter, for sauteing
2 cups celery & leaves, minced
1 large yellow onion, diced small
1 -2 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon dried sage or 3 teaspoons finely minced fresh sage, to taste
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, to taste
12 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste
fresh salt-free turkey broth, warm but not too hot

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2

In a skillet, melt approximately 2-3 tablespoons butter on medium heat and saute the celery and onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3

Set aside to cool slightly.
4

In the meantime, cube the bread and set aside in a large, deep mixing bowl.
5

Place the cooled celery and onion in the mixing bowl with the cubed bread.
6

Next, add the *egg(s), sage, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper.
7

Toss to combine.
8

*Usually I don't need more than one egg.
9

Now stir in about [1] cup of turkey stock.
10

Mix.
11

Add more stock, about 1/2 cup at a time until the bread mixture is {lightly} moistened but not saturated.
12

Place the stuffing mixture in a buttered ovenproof casserole dish and cover with foil.
13

Bake for about 45 minutes, removing the foil about 15 minutes before the cooking time is completed to allow the top to brown.
14

Serve hot.