Best 9 Old Fashioned Sage Stuffing Recipes

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Savor the timeless flavors of tradition with our Old-Fashioned Sage Stuffing recipe, a classic Thanksgiving side dish that will transport you back in time. This stuffing is a culinary symphony of savory herbs, aromatic spices, and tender bread, all infused with the essence of sage. But that's not all! Our article also features a delightful collection of stuffing variations to suit every palate. From a Southern-inspired Cornbread Stuffing brimming with sweet corn and smoky bacon to a hearty Sausage and Apple Stuffing that combines juicy sausage with crisp apples, there's a recipe here to satisfy every craving. And for those with dietary restrictions, we've included a scrumptious Gluten-Free Stuffing that delivers all the flavor without the gluten. So, whether you're a traditionalist or an adventurous foodie, our Old-Fashioned Sage Stuffing and its accompanying recipes will make your Thanksgiving feast an unforgettable experience.

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OLD-FASHIONED SAGE STUFFING



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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

1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup olive oil
2 large yellow onions, minced
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 tart apples, peeled, cored, and chopped or 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 loaf French bread, cut into small cubes
1 (7 ounce) package seasoned stuffing mix or 2 cups crumbled day-old cornbread
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1 1/2-1 3/4 cups turkey broth or 1 1/2-1 3/4 cups chicken broth, as needed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

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

OLD FASHIONED STUFFING



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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

30 slices white bread, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

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

THE BEST SAGE AND ONION STUFFING - CLASSIC STUFFING RECIPE



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The BEST stuffing recipe! This is a classic! A traditional sage and onion stuffing that is super simple to make. Learn how to make your stuffing (or dressing) from scratch using real bread, perfect for serving with your turkey or chicken. It is so easy to make this sage and onion stuffing, and the taste will take you right back to your childhood! This is the homemade stuffing our grandmas served and its GOOD! The perfect recipe for Christmas and Thanksgiving. (Plus it can be made vegetarian)

Provided by Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts

Categories     Side

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion
2 celery stalks
1/2 cup butter ( - see note 1)
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups cold broth (- see note 2)
1 egg
1 tbsp fresh sage
1 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 cups very dry bread cubes ( - see note 3)
2 tbsp butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF/170ºC.
  • Peel and chop 1 onion.
  • Finely chop 2 stalks of celery.
  • Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add the onion, celery, and salt. Cook until the vegetables are tender but not colored (about 7-8 minutes).
  • While the veg is cooking, mix one egg with 1 cup of cold broth, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh sage, 1 teaspoon of dried ground sage, 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  • Place the dry bread cubes into a large bowl and add the cooked onion mixture. Stir well to coat everything in butter.
  • Tip the mixture into a casserole or oven dish.
  • Pour the egg and broth mixture over and gently push the bread down into the mixture.
  • Use the remaining cup of broth to pour over until all the bread is soaked; you may not need it all. (see note 4)
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the top of the stuffing.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for a further 10-15 minutes until the top of golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 734 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC THANKSGIVING DRESSING WITH PARSLEY, SAGE AND THYME



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

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 pound) loaf crusty Italian or French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes or, if drying and toasting bread is too much trouble, buy unflavored croutons or bread cubes
4 tablespoons butter
2 onions, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
¼ cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon dried sage, rubbed between fingers
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Spread bread cubes in a single layer on two large sheet pans and let dry for a few hours or overnight. Adjust oven racks to lower- and upper-middle positions. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake bread until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; saute until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. In a large bowl, mix bread, vegetables and remaining ingredients. Turn into a greased 3-quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake until steamy, 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crusty, 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 326.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SIMPLE SAGE DRESSING/STUFFING



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Our family's traditional stuffing recipe for the Thanksgiving turkey. Although I have strayed from time to time over the years, this is the stuffing recipe I always return to. All ingredient amounts are estimated; Mom has never measured and neither have I. Mom wants me to remind you to be careful with the amount of sage you use. Start off using a small amount of sage then adjust as needed. Please note that for safety reasons I do not place the stuffing into the cavity of the turkey, rather, I bake it separately. Finally and most importanly, *please avoid using commercially produced stock in this stuffing*. This is the stock recipe I use every time: Recipe #55282 And the bread recipe I've used the past several Thanksgivings: Recipe #102949

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

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
1/2 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste
fresh salt-free turkey broth, warm but not too hot

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a skillet, melt approximately 2-3 tablespoons butter on medium heat and sautè the celery and onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In the meantime, cube the bread and set aside in a large, deep mixing bowl.
  • Place the cooled celery and onion in the mixing bowl with the cubed bread. Next, add the *egg(s), sage, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper. Toss to combine. *Usually I don't need more than one egg.
  • Now stir in about [1] cup of turkey stock. Mix. Add more stock, about 1/2 cup at a time until the bread mixture is {lightly} moistened but not saturated.
  • Place the stuffing mixture in a buttered ovenproof casserole dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes, removing the foil about 15 minutes before the cooking time is completed to allow the top to brown.
  • Serve hot.

GRANNY'S OLD-FASHIONED BREAD AND SAGE DRESSING



Granny's Old-Fashioned Bread and Sage Dressing image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup margarine
5 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
½ to 1 teaspoon crushed dried sage
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 1- pound loaves sliced, white bread
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 ½ to 3 cups canned chicken broth

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 GIBLET STUFFING



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If you like an old fashioned stuffing, then this one's for you.

Provided by BURPS

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
1 sack giblets from one turkey
1 cup diced celery
½ cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
8 cups dry bread cubes
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Chop giblets and cook in butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, 2 minutes. Stir in celery and onion and cook until tender, but not brown. Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
  • Place bread crumbs in a large bowl. Toss with giblet mixture and enough broth to lightly moisten the bread. Use stuffing to stuff an 18 pound turkey, or bake separately, in a 2 quart dish, covered, 40 to 45 minutes in a 375 degree F (190 degree C) oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 478.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SAGE AND ONION STUFFING



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Complete a roast dinner with sage and onion stuffing. Make it even easier by packing the mixture into a small baking dish instead of rolling into balls

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Side dish

Time 55m

Yield Makes 12 balls (serves 4)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove , crushed
1½ tbsp dried or fresh sage , finely chopped
180g fresh breadcrumbs
1 large egg , lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan. Fry the onion, bay and a pinch of salt gently for 15 mins over a low heat until the onions are softened and translucent. Add the garlic and sage and fry for 1 min. Leave to cool for 10 mins.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Stir the breadcrumbs and beaten egg through the onion mixture. Season to taste. Divide into 12 balls, weighing for accuracy, if you like. Bake on a flat baking sheet lined with parchment for 25-30 mins or until golden brown. Serve as part of a roast dinner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

BREAD STUFFING WITH SAGE



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This incredibly simple stuffing has a traditional flavor everyone will love. It's a wonderful complement to Salt and Pepper Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 loaves sliced white sandwich bread (1 pound each), torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, plus more for baking dish and foil
4 celery stalks, diced medium
1 large onion, diced medium
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
1 teaspoon celery seed
3 eggs
3 1/2 cups (29 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On two rimmed baking sheets, arrange bread in a single layer. Bake until dry but not browned, about 14 minutes, tossing bread and rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to a large bowl. (To store, let cool completely and keep in a resealable plastic bag at room temperature, up to 1 week.)
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add celery and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. Add sage and celery seed and cook 3 minutes more. Transfer to bowl with bread. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and broth. Add to bread mixture and toss to combine.
  • Reserve 4 cups stuffing for turkey. Spoon remaining stuffing into a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover with buttered foil; refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake at 350 degrees until warmed through, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g

Tips:

  • Use day-old bread: This will help the stuffing to hold its shape and prevent it from becoming too soggy.
  • Toast the bread cubes: This will give the stuffing a nice, nutty flavor.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: Sage is the traditional herb for stuffing, but you can also use rosemary, thyme, oregano, or marjoram. For a more savory stuffing, add some garlic, onion, or celery.
  • Don't overstuff the turkey: The stuffing will expand as it cooks, so don't pack it in too tightly. Leave some room for the stuffing to breathe.
  • Cook the stuffing until it is heated through: The internal temperature of the stuffing should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit before you serve it.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned sage stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make the best stuffing that your family and friends will love. So, next time you're looking for a classic stuffing recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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