Herbed Onion Bread Dressing Recipe

Name: Herbed Onion Bread Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 loaves firm-textured white bread, end pieces discarded, bread torn into bite-size pieces (1-pound); ½ cup unsalted butter; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 5 large celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 3 ½ cups canned chicken broth; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 eggs, beaten to blend; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 loaves firm-textured white bread, end pieces discarded, bread torn into bite-size pieces (1-pound)
½ cup unsalted butter
2 large onions, finely chopped
5 large celery ribs, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
3 ½ cups canned chicken broth
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 eggs, beaten to blend
salt and pepper

1
Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 350.
2
Place bread pieces in large baking pan.
3
Bake until lightly toasted and crisp, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
4
Cool.
5
Butter 9X13 glass baking dish.
6
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
7
Add onions, celery, bay leaves, poultry seasoning and thyme.
8
Cover; cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
9
Discard bay laves.
10
Transfer to large bowl and cool.
11
Add bread to vegetables in bowl.
12
(Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
13
Let stand at room temperature.)
14
Add stock, chopped parsley and eggs and stir until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Spoon into prepared baking dish, packing down gently.
17
Bake dressing until firm and light brown, about 50 minutes.

720

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 loaves firm-textured white bread, end pieces discarded, bread torn into bite-size pieces (1-pound), ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 large onions, finely chopped, 5 large celery ribs, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Herbed Onion Bread 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herbed Onion Bread Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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