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Classic Sage Stuffing
This homemade stuffing recipe is packed with savory sage, soft vegetables, and toasted bread that soaks up all the flavor without turning to mush. It's a classic holiday side dish that's wonderfully moist with a crispy, golden top.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 20m⏳ Prep: 1h 15m🔥 Cook: 1h 5m👤 John Miller📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- pan
- bowl
- whisk
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Spread bread cubes on a large baking sheet and bake for ⏱️ 1 hour, stirring halfway, until completely dry and crunchy. Set aside and increase oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
2
In a medium sauté pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add diced onions, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about ⏱️ 10 minutes until soft and translucent.
butter, plus more for the baking dish6 tablespoons
3
Add the finely chopped fresh sage to the vegetables, stir for a moment to release its fragrance, and then remove the pan from the heat.
ground sage2 teaspoonsfresh sage leaves finely chopped2 tablespoons
4
In a very large bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the onion and sage mixture. Toss gently to distribute the vegetables.
ground sage2 teaspoonsfresh sage leaves finely chopped2 tablespoons
5
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Pour in 2 cups of chicken stock, salt, black pepper, and ground sage. Whisk until combined.
large eggs2salt1 tablespoonblack pepper1 teaspoonground sage2 teaspoonsfresh sage leaves finely chopped2 tablespoons
6
Pour the egg and stock mixture over the bread. Gently fold until the liquid is absorbed. Add more chicken stock, half a cup at a time, if it seems too dry.
7
Transfer the mixture to a greased 4-quart baking dish. Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of melted butter over the top.
butter, plus more for the baking dish6 tablespoons
8
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for ⏱️ 35-40 minutes until cooked through.
9
Remove the foil and bake for another ⏱️ 15 minutes to brown the top to a golden crisp. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
calories
255 calories
fat Content
12g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2g fiber
sugar Content
5g sugar
sodium Content
750mg sodium
protein Content
7g protein
carbohydrate Content
30g carbs
saturated Fat Content
6g saturated fat
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