Classic Thanksgiving Dressing With Parsley, Sage and Thyme

This classic Thanksgiving dressing with parsley, sage, and thyme recipe—and its tasty variations—is for those who want a simple, homemade stuffing.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 123 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried sage, rubbed between fingers
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 1 (1 pound) loaf crusty Italian or French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes or, if
• 0.25 cup minced fresh parsley leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Adjust the oven racks to lower- and upper-middle positions. Grease a 3-quart baking dish.

Step 3

Bake bread cubes in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until steamy, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until top is crusty, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Step 5

Spread bread cubes in a single layer on 2 large baking sheets; let dry for 3 hours or overnight.

Step 6

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; sauté until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 7

Stir in bread cubes, chicken broth, eggs, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper; mix well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.