Best Classic Bread Dressing Recipes

CLASSIC BREAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Make bread cubes ahead of time and set out on counter so they can get a little "stale.".
• Melt margarine in dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Cook celery and onion in margarine, stirring occasionally, until tender; remove from heat.
• Toss celery mixture and remaining ingredients.
• Pour dressing into a greased casserole. Cover with lid or aluminum foil and refrigerate until about 30 minutes before poultry is done.
• Bake uncovered in the same oven with the poultry about 45 minutes or until hot. Spoon poultry drippings over stuffing as it cooks.
• Continue to bake the dressing while you let the poultry stand 15 minutes before carving.

CLASSIC BREAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Add onion, celery, herbs, garlic and salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally about 10 min. In a large bowl toss the sauteed vegetables with the bread cubes. Season with pepper. Melt the remaining butter and pour along with broth over the dressing and toss well. Heat oven to 350. Cover bowl with foil and Bake until heated through, about 20 min. Uncover and continue to bake until the top is crisp, another 20 to 30 min.