Classic Dressing
Description
Nothing says comfort quite like a pan of homemade dressing fresh from the oven. Tender cubes of seasoned bread are combined with sautéed onions, celery, and fragrant herbs, creating a perfectly balanced side dish with a soft, flavorful center and a beautifully golden top that’s irresistible with every bite.
While this recipe is called Classic Dressing, many people also know it as bread stuffing. Traditionally, stuffing is cooked inside a turkey, while dressing is baked separately in a casserole dish, giving it a beautifully golden top and tender, flavorful center. No matter what you call it, this timeless side dish is a holiday favorite that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and family gatherings throughout the season.
Whether it’s the centerpiece of your holiday table or a comforting addition to a family dinner, this timeless recipe is one you’ll turn to year after year. It’s simple, satisfying, and made for sharing with the people you love.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Dissolve the Bouillon in 4 cups of hot water.
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Add two cups of the now-prepared Bouillon to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
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Meanwhile, cut bread into cubes and spread it in a single layer on a lightly oiled baking sheet—Bake at 400° for 5 minutes. Turn the bread cubes with a spatula and continue to bake for another 5 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and dry (be careful not to burn it). Remove from the oven and set aside.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and sauté until tender.
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Remove the vegetables from the heat and stir in salt, pepper, parsley, turmeric, sage, and allspice. Add the bread and rice and fold in the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time.
If you prefer a dryer dressing, reduce the total liquid by about half a cup.
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Spoon the mixture into a lightly oiled Baking Dish, cover tightly with foil, and place in a 350° oven for 20 minutes.Â
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Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 256kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.8g6%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Sodium 620mg26%
- Potassium 240mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 47g16%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
- Sugars 3.5g
- Protein 8.1g17%
- Vitamin A 420 IU
- Vitamin C 4 mg
- Calcium 86 mg
- Iron 2.8 mg
- Vitamin E 0.7 mg
- Vitamin K 18 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
- Folate 64 mcg
- Magnesium 52 mg
- Zinc 1 mg
- Selenium 18 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
