Old-Fashioned Cracker Dressing Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Cracker Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1/2 cup butter; 1 large onion, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 2 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1 pound saltine crackers, crushed; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1/2 cup butter
1 large onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 pound saltine crackers, crushed
1/2 cup milk
1 egg

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and 1 teaspoon salt in melted butter until onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. season with black pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir about 1 minute.
3
Remove skillet from heat and stir in chicken broth.
4
Combine crushed crackers and onion mixture in a large bowl. Add egg and cream; mix until combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
5
Spread cracker mixture evenly in a large baking dish and smooth the top.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

562

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* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 1/2 cup butter, 1 large onion, diced, 3 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Cracker 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!

Old-Fashioned Cracker Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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