How to Make Classic Thanksgiving Dressing With Parsley, Sage and Thyme - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and celebrate all the things we are grateful for. And, of course, no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a delicious dressing to accompany the main course. This Classic Thanksgiving Dressing with Parsley, Sage, and Thyme is a timeless favorite that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

This dressing is a perfect blend of savory and herbaceous flavors that perfectly complement the turkey and other dishes on the Thanksgiving table....

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 10 cups

  • Spread bread cubes in a single layer on two large sheet pans and let dry for a few hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Adjust the oven racks to lower- and upper-middle positions. Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Bake bread cubes in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; sauté until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  • Add bread, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and eggs to onion mixture; mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish; cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until steamy, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until top is crusty, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 327mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 94mg