Bread Dressing for Turkey

Transform your holiday feast with this classic Bread Dressing for Turkey, a must-have side dish bursting with warm, savory flavors. This recipe combines golden, oven-toasted cubes of day-old bread with a medley of aromatic vegetables, fresh herbs like sage and thyme, and a rich, buttery broth. Perfectly seasoned and bound with eggs for a light yet hearty texture, this dressing bakes to crispy-on-top, tender-on-the-inside perfection. Whether served alongside your turkey or used as a flavorful stuffing, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish is sure to become a centerpiece of your Thanksgiving or holiday table.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 10 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2.5 cups chicken or turkey broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or similar-sized dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the bread is golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary.

Step 5

Place the toasted bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Pour the sautéed vegetable and herb mixture over the bread and toss to evenly coat.

Step 6

Heat the chicken or turkey broth in a small saucepan or the microwave until warm. Pour the broth over the bread mixture a little at a time, tossing well after each addition. The bread should be moist but not soggy—you may not need all of the broth.

Step 7

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the beaten eggs to bind the dressing together.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly and press it down lightly to compact it.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Let the dressing cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve as a side dish or stuff into a turkey if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3547.3 grams (3547.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7505

Total Fat 186.60g	239%
Saturated Fat 75.20g	376%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 618mg	206%
Sodium 16042mg	697%
Total Carbohydrate 1227.80g	446%
Dietary Fiber 86.10g	308%
Total Sugars 90.80g
Protein 264.80g	530%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 1865mg	143%
Iron 85mg	474%
Potassium 4616mg	98%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.0%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 64.2%