Sage dressing, also known as stuffing, is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is often served alongside roasted turkey or chicken. It is a traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dish in many parts of the world, and its origins can be traced back to medieval times. Sage dressing is typically made with bread cubes, herbs, vegetables, and seasonings. The most common herbs used in sage dressing are sage, thyme, and rosemary. Vegetables such as celery, onion, and carrots are also often added. The dressing is then moistened with broth or stock, and sometimes eggs, and baked until golden brown.
This article features two delicious sage dressing recipes: a traditional old-fashioned sage dressing and a cornbread sage dressing. The old-fashioned sage dressing is made with white bread cubes, while the cornbread sage dressing is made with cornbread cubes. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield a flavorful and moist dressing that is perfect for your holiday feast. The article also includes tips on how to make the dressing ahead of time, as well as how to store and reheat leftovers.
OLD FASHIONED STUFFING
This is my grandmother's old-fashioned bread stuffing recipe. It may be cooked as directed, or inside the turkey. It's enough to stuff a very large bird.
Provided by LYNN BECKER
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time P1DT1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Allow the toasted bread to sit approximately 24 hours, until hard.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Crush the bread into crumbs with a rolling pin. Place the crumbs in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery and slowly cook until soft. Remove from heat and drain.
- Mix the eggs and chicken broth into the bread crumbs. The mixture should be moist, but not mushy. Use water, if necessary, to attain desired consistency. Mix in the onion, celery, rubbed sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Press the mixture into the baking dish. Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the top is brown and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 228.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
OLD-FASHIONED DRESSING
Remember Grandma's delicious turkey dressing? Taste it again combined with flavorful herbs and crisp veggies in this family-favorite dressing. You'll love the fact you can make it in your slow cooker. -Sherry Vink, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the celery, mushrooms and onion; saute until tender. Stir in the seasonings. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Stir in vegetable mixture. Add broth; toss to coat., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GRANNY'S OLD-FASHIONED BREAD AND SAGE DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet. Add celery and onion. Sauté until vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in thyme, sage, salt (optional), and pepper. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, place bread slices on a baking sheet and lightly toast on both sides, about 10 minutes per side (or you can use the toaster). Break bread into bite-size pieces. Mix in vegetable mixture and parsley. (At this point, stuffing can be made one day ahead, placed in a self-sealing container, and refrigerated.)
- In a medium saucepan, heat broth to a simmer. Place dressing mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add hot broth and stir until bread is evenly moistened, starting with 2½ cups broth and adding additional broth to reach desired consistency. Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until lightly browned, another 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
OLD-FASHIONED SAGE STUFFING
This recipe is from "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook". It is good for those who fear making traditional stuffing. You may add more or less chicken broth depending on whether you like really moist stuffing or a drier stuffing. It is a versatile recipe.
Provided by quotFoodThe Way To
Categories Thanksgiving
Time 6h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the butter until melted over medium-high heat; Add the onions, celery, and apple and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Put the bread and stuffing mix in a large bowl; Add the parsley, dried herbs, salt, and pepper and toss to combine.
- Pour the sauteed vegetables over the bread cubes and mix together; Add the egg and enough of the broth, stirring, until the ingredients are evenly moistened. Taste to adjust the seasonings.
- Coat the slow cooker with butter, olive oil, or nonstick cooking spray.
- Pack the stuffing lightly into the cooker which allows for expansion as it heats up.
- Dot with butter pieces and sprinkle with a few more tablespoons of chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
- Reduce the heat to LOW and cook until puffy and nicely brown around the edges, 4-5 hours.
- NOTE: The dressing can sit in the coooker, covered, on KEEP WARM for 2-3 hours before serving.
- Serve hot right out of the crock if you wish.
- FACTS: A 1-lb. loaf of bread will yield about 6 cups of cubed bread, 1 1/2-lb.=10 cups, 2-lb.=12 cups.
- White bread will give a lighter textured stuffing than whole wheat or whole grain.
- You will serve about 1/2 to 1 cup of stuffing per person.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 1414.3, Carbohydrate 74.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 8.1, Protein 12.5
TRADITIONAL SAGE DRESSING
This is a very basic typical stuffing. The sage complements the turkey exceedingly well. It is a down and dirty no frills bread stuffing.
Provided by submrnfamily
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute the onions and celery in 4 tablespoons butter until soft.
- In a large bowl, toss the dried bread, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Add the onion mixture along with the remaining melted butter to the bread mixture.
- Beat the egg and add to the mixture.
- Toss until well mixed.
- Add the broth slowly while tossing mixture to moisten thoroughly, making sure to not make the stuffing soupy.
- Stuff the turkey or bake alongside in a greased casserole, in a 325 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.5, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 920.9, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 9.8
SAGE DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Toast the bread cubes on baking sheets for about 25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until lightly brown and crisp. Transfer them to a large bowl.
- Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Brush the leeks and mushrooms with oil and grill over medium heat until tender. Slice the white and pale green part of the leek and add them along with the mushrooms to the croutons. Warm 6 tablespoons of butter in a skillet and stir in the celery. Saute until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and scrape into the bowl of croutons. Add the stock 1 cup at a time until the bread is very moist but not soupy. Cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.
- Turn the oven up to 425 degrees F.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning of the dressing. Whisk the eggs and baking powder together and incorporate into the dressing. Spoon the dressing into the prepared baking dish and cover. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15 to 20 additional minutes, or until lightly browned and crusty on top.
- Garnish with the herb sprigs and serve the dressing hot.
Tips:
- Use fresh sage: Fresh sage has a more intense flavor than dried sage, so it's best to use it if you can find it.
- Don't overcook the dressing: Overcooked dressing will be dry and crumbly. Cook it just until it is heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the dressing warm: Dressing is best served warm, so make it just before you're ready to eat.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days: You can reheat the dressing in a microwave or in a saucepan over low heat.
Conclusion:
Sage dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other holiday meal. With its savory flavor and crispy texture, sage dressing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive side dish, give sage dressing a try!
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