Classic Thanksgiving Dressing With Parsley, Sage and Thyme

For those who haven't completely given up on homemade stuffing and are looking for a simple, memorable stuffing, this sage stuffing recipe — and its tasty variations — will set you on the path in the right direction.

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

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• ¼ cup minced fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried sage, rubbed between fingers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread bread cubes in a single layer on two large sheet pans and let dry for a few hours or overnight.

Step 3

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 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add bread, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and eggs to onion mixture; mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish; cover with foil.

Step 7

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