Basic Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe

Name: Basic Thanksgiving Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf Cornbread (see My Skillet Cornbread Recipe); 1 loaf Italian Bread, Such As Ciabatta; 1 loaf French Bread; 1 whole Large Onion Or 2 Medium Onions, Diced; 5 stalks Celery, Diced; 1/2 bunches Parsley, Chopped; 1/2 cups (1 Stick) Butter; 6 cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth, More If Needed For Moisture; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Thyme; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, Finely Minced; Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

1 loaf Cornbread (see My Skillet Cornbread Recipe)
1 loaf Italian Bread, Such As Ciabatta
1 loaf French Bread
1 whole Large Onion Or 2 Medium Onions, Diced
5 stalks Celery, Diced
1/2 bunches Parsley, Chopped
1/2 cups (1 Stick) Butter
6 cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth, More If Needed For Moisture
1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoons Ground Thyme
1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, Finely Minced
Salt And Pepper

1
Cut all the bread into 1-inch cubes and lay them out on sheet pans. Cover with a dish towel and let them dry out for 24-48 hours until they're dry and crisp.
2
Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the onions and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the broth, parsley, rosemary, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper and stir.
3
Put all the bread cubes in a large bowl and slowly ladle in the broth mixture, tossing as you go until the dressing has the moisture level you want. Taste and add more seasonings as needed.
4
Pour the dressing into a large casserole pan and/or the turkey cavity. Bake the casserole for 20 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees until golden and crisp on top. Serve piping hot with a turkey and gravy!

859

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf Cornbread (see My Skillet Cornbread Recipe), 1 loaf Italian Bread, Such As Ciabatta, 1 loaf French Bread, 1 whole Large Onion Or 2 Medium Onions, Diced, and more.

Yes, Basic Thanksgiving Dressing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Basic Thanksgiving Dressing

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