Simple Turkey Dressing
A simple, timeless turkey dressing recipe made with bread cubes, sautéed veggies, sage, and butter. Crispy on top, soft in the middle — the perfect side dish for your holiday table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Thanksgiving
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 cups bread cubes (preferably day-old)
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 tablespoon dried sage
½ cup unsalted butter
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
Pour the sautéed mixture over bread cubes and mix well.
Gradually stir in the broth until bread is moistened but not soggy.
Transfer to prepared baking dish and press down gently for even coverage.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until top is golden and slightly crispy.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a crispier top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking.
Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight; reheat before serving.
Swap chicken broth for vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Optional add-ins: toasted nuts, dried cranberries, or sautéed mushrooms.
Works great as a stuffing base for turkey or as a standalone side.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/simple-turkey-dressing/
