Country Bread and Sage Dressing

This easy and delicious Country Bread and Sage Dressing is a perfect side dish for any occasion. With savory sausage, fresh sage, and crispy golden edges, it’s a flavorful and simple meal that can be made with common ingredients. A great recipe to bring warmth and comfort to your table!

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the dish
• 1 large red onion, finely diced
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 1 large carrot, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 6 fresh sage leaves, chopped
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 4 cups stale country bread, cut into 1-inch dice
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups warm chicken stock

How To Make Country Bread and Sage Dressing?

1. Cook sausage: Brown the sausage in a pan, then set aside.
2. Cook vegetables: Melt butter in the same pan, cook onion, celery, and carrot until soft, then add garlic for 1 minute.
3. Add sage: Stir in the sage, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Preheat oven: Set oven to 220°C.
5. Combine: In a bowl, mix the sausage, vegetable mixture, egg, bread, and enough chicken stock to moisten. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake: Butter a baking dish, pour in the mixture, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Recipe Tips:

• Use stale bread: Fresh bread can become too soggy. Let the bread dry out or use leftover bread for the best texture.
• Brown the sausage well: Make sure the sausage is browned for more flavor and crispy bits in the dressing.
• Let the vegetable mix cool: Cooling the vegetables slightly before mixing them with the bread helps prevent sogginess.
• Add chicken stock slowly: Gradually add the chicken stock to ensure the mixture isn’t too wet.
• Bake uncovered for a crispy top: Leaving the dressing uncovered helps it form a golden, crispy top.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Cool the leftover dressing to room temperature, then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Let the dressing cool, then store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
• Reheat: Heat on low in a pan with a little chicken stock, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 322 kcal
• Total Fat: 23 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Cholesterol: 45 mg
• Sodium: 1,000 mg
• Potassium: 300 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 13 g

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Country Bread and Sage Dressing

Author: Mohamed Shili Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:American Courses:Side Dish Recipe Keys: C Country Bread and Sage Dressing

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 30 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 45 minutesServings:6 servingsCalories:322 kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

This easy and delicious Country Bread and Sage Dressing is a perfect side dish for any occasion. With savory sausage, fresh sage, and crispy golden edges, it’s a flavorful and simple meal that can be made with common ingredients. A great recipe to bring warmth and comfort to your table!

Ingredients

• 1 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the dish
• 1 large red onion, finely diced
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 1 large carrot, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 6 fresh sage leaves, chopped
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 4 cups stale country bread, cut into 1-inch dice
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups warm chicken stock

Instructions

1. Cook sausage: Brown the sausage in a pan, then set aside.
2. Cook vegetables: Melt butter in the same pan, cook onion, celery, and carrot until soft, then add garlic for 1 minute.
3. Add sage: Stir in the sage, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Preheat oven: Set oven to 220°C.
5. Combine: In a bowl, mix the sausage, vegetable mixture, egg, bread, and enough chicken stock to moisten. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake: Butter a baking dish, pour in the mixture, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

• Use stale bread: Fresh bread can become too soggy. Let the bread dry out or use leftover bread for the best texture.
• Brown the sausage well: Make sure the sausage is browned for more flavor and crispy bits in the dressing.
• Let the vegetable mix cool: Cooling the vegetables slightly before mixing them with the bread helps prevent sogginess.
• Add chicken stock slowly: Gradually add the chicken stock to ensure the mixture isn’t too wet.
• Bake uncovered for a crispy top: Leaving the dressing uncovered helps it form a golden, crispy top.

Keywords:Country Bread and Sage Dressing