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Classic Turkey Sage Dressing

Gardening Guide: The Ultimate Sage Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Healing with Aromatic Sage

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Classic Turkey Sage Dressing

Cooked outside of the turkey, your classic stuffing becomes what's called "dressing." The rules are almost the same though, and this Classic Sage Turkey Dressing is hearty and delicious served with poultry.

By Bill Dugan, Editor and Publisher

Classic Turkey Sage Dressing

Classic Turkey Sage Dressing

When people mention sage, one thing instantly comes to mind: Thanksgiving! After all, sage has been a traditional herb for stuffing. The Thanksgiving turkey just isn’t complete without it.

Recently, though, there has been some debate over the safety of eating herbs or stuffing cooked inside the bird. Because of this, making turkey dressing became the alternative. Since the dressing is cooked by itself, you’re sure that it’s safe to eat—not to mention more delicious if your sage comes straight from your garden.

My cousins and I couldn’t be happier because that means we get to experiment and come up with some pretty creative turkey dressings every year! This year, I’d like to start with Classic Turkey Sage Dressing. It retains the familiar flavor and aroma of sage, but with a vegetarian twist.

Some finely chopped sage takes center stage in this dressing, which compliments the buttery mixture of celery, onions, garlic, thyme, and pepper. The eggs and vegetable broth balance out the strong herbal flavors with their slightly sweet undertones. Meanwhile, the toasted breadcrumbs will lend this Classic Turkey Sage Dressing a nice crumbly texture.

Refrigerate your delectable dressing overnight or up to 24 hours. I like keeping it longer in the fridge, so I make sure to take that into account when planning for Thanksgiving dinner. When it’s time to party, you can bake the dressing and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Voilà—Classic Turkey Sage Dressing! This is definitely a tradition for our Thanksgiving dinners. It can take a bit of work, but it’s worth the long prep time. Try it out for yourself and see how it can brighten up your holiday meals!

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Classic Turkey Sage Dressing

Classic Sage Turkey Dressing

Cooked outside of the turkey, your classic stuffing becomes what’s called “dressing.” The rules are almost the same though, and this Classic Sage Turkey Dressing is hearty and delicious served with poultry.

  • Author: Bill Dugan
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6 to 8 1x
  • Category: Entrées

Ingredients

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  • 16– to 18-ounce loaf of rustic white bread cut into 1-inch cubes, about 10 cups
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 2 additional tablespoons melted
  • 1 pound yellow onions, diced
  • 4 large celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped, fresh sage leaves
  • Leaves from 4 stalks of thyme
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups turkey, chicken, or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake for 90 minutes, or until crisp, stirring every 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Add the onions, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft. Stir in the sage and thyme and cook for 2 more minutes, then turn off the heat.
  3. Beat the eggs with the broth, salt, and a generous amount of pepper. In a large bowl, fold together the toasted breadcrumbs with the cooked onion and celery mixture, then stir in the egg-broth mixture.
  4. Spread the dressing into a lightly greased 3-quart baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
  5. At this point, the dressing can be covered with foil and refrigerated overnight or up to 24 hours.
  6. When ready to bake, heat the oven to 375 degrees and bake, covered with foil, for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Let the dressing stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If you’re baking the dressing from the refrigerator, allow an additional 10 minutes of baking time.

Sage is one of the most versatile and easy herbs for home gardeners to grow! With The Ultimate Sage Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb.

Have you tried this recipe? It’s so easy, and we bet it will become a staple in your house. Please tell us how it turned out for you.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Sage Plants
  • Growing Sage from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
  • Growing Sage in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Sage Plants
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Sage
  • Should You Fertilize Your Sage Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Sage Plants
  • Harvesting and Pruning Your Sage
  • Storing and Preserving Your Sage
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Sage Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Sage Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Sage Garden
  • Root Rot: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Root Rot in Sage Plants
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Sage
  • Plant Profiles

  • Scarlet Sage
  • Mealycup Sage
  • Golden Variegated Sage
  • Cleveland Sage
  • Pineapple Sage
  • Common Sage
  • Recipes

  • Sage-Lemon Tea
  • Lemon Sage Pasta Salad
  • Classic Turkey Sage Dressing
  • Pumpkin Sage Soup
  • Chicken Breasts with Fresh Sage
  • Butternut Squash, Sage, and Goat Cheese Lasagna
  • Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Pecans
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Sage
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Sage
  • Resources about Sage
  • Sage Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Preserving Sage: 6 Different Methods and Uses
  • 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Growing Sage at Home
  • The Ultimate Sage Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Healing with Aromatic Sage

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