How to Make Homemade Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade dressing is a versatile and essential component of any chef's repertoire. Making your own dressing allows you to customize the flavors to your liking, control the ingredients, and avoid preservatives and additives commonly found in store-bought options. Whether you prefer a creamy ranch, tangy vinaigrette, or zesty Italian dressing, crafting your own at home is easier than you might think.

One of the best things about homemade dressing is that you can tailor it to your person...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (1 pound) loaves Hawaiian sweet bread
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • ½ onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 ½ cups dried cranberries
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds

Information

  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Cut day old sweet bread into small pieces and place in large bowl. Add the sage, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss and allow bread to sit until dry.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter and add celery, onion and water. Stir until heated but not boiling.
  • Combine the cranberries, sunflower seeds and vegetable mixture to bowl of dried bread; stir well.
  • Use as a stuffing for turkey, or bake in a buttered casserole dish at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    414 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 222mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 69g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 171mg