Old Fashioned Bread and Celery Dressing

Transform your holiday table with the comforting, nostalgic flavors of Old Fashioned Bread and Celery Dressing, a classic side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any celebratory feast. This savory dressing combines toasted cubes of day-old bread with the aromatic richness of butter-sautéed celery and onions, seasoned with poultry seasoning, dried sage, and fresh parsley for a perfect balance of earthy and fragrant notes. Moistened with broth and bound together with beaten eggs, it bakes to golden perfection—crispy on top and tender inside. Ideal for pairing with roasted turkey or ham, this straightforward recipe is a timeless crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and even easier to love. Serve warm for the ultimate comforting side dish that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Keywords: Old Fashioned Bread and Celery Dressing, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving stuffing, classic dressing recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old bread (cubed)
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups celery (chopped)
• 1 cup yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large eggs (beaten)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped celery and onion, cooking until tender and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the parsley, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the cooked celery and onion mixture.

Step 6

Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, tossing the mixture gently until the bread cubes are moistened but not soggy.

Step 7

Add the beaten eggs to the bread mixture and stir gently to combine.

Step 8

Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and crisp.

Step 11

Let the dressing rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Old Fashioned Bread and Celery Dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2125.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3690.9

Total Fat 140.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 618mg	0%
Sodium 9290.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 513.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.1g	0%
Total Sugars 45.9g
Protein 117.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 965.3mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 2367.5mg	0%

*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: 33.5%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 54.2%