Easy Sage Dressing Recipes

THE BEST SAGE AND ONION STUFFING - CLASSIC STUFFING RECIPE

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.

EASIEST SAUSAGE STUFFING

Steps:

• Combine sausage, celery, and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is browned and crumbled, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer cooked mixture to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess oil.
• Pour water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in butter until melted. Add stuffing mix, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Add cooked sausage mixture and stir to combine.

SIMPLE SAGE DRESSING/STUFFING

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.

SAGE STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in lower third. Butter a 11/2-qt shallow baking dish or gratin dish.
• Cook onion and celery in 6 tablespoon butter with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with bread cubes, celery leaves, and sage, then cool 5 minutes. Whisk together stock and egg (if stock is hot, gradually whisk into egg), then toss with bread mixture until absorbed. Transfer to baking dish and dot top with remaining tablespoon butter.
• Bake, covered with foil, 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until top is golden, about 10 minutes more.

EASY SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Set bread out to dry overnight on a cookie sheet. Tear in bite-size pieces just before making dressing.
• 2. Cook celery and onions in small amount (at least 1 cup) water about 20 minutes or until tender. Save water.
• 3. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together, including cooking water if needed to moisten.
• 4. Spoon dressing into a 9x13-in. baking pan and bake uncovered in a 350-degree oven about 40 minutes, until golden brown on top.

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.

TRADITIONAL SAGE DRESSING

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.

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.