Simple Sage Dressing/Stuffing

• day old bread12 cups

  cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• butter↗

  for sauteing

• celery & leaves↗2 cups

  minced

• large yellow onion↗1

  diced small

• egg↗1 -2

  lightly beaten

• dried sage↗1 tablespoon

  or 3 teaspoons finely minced fresh sage, to taste

• poultry seasoning1 teaspoon

  to taste

• salt-free garlic powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗

  to taste

• white pepper

  to taste

• fresh salt-free turkey broth↗

  warm but not too hot

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a skillet, melt approximately 2-3 tablespoons butter on medium heat and sautè the celery and onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. 3

   In the meantime, cube the bread and set aside in a large, deep mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Place the cooled celery and onion in the mixing bowl with the cubed bread. Next, add the *egg(s), sage, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper. Toss to combine. *Usually I don't need more than one egg.

5. 5

   Now stir in about [1] cup of turkey stock. Mix. Add more stock, about 1/2 cup at a time until the bread mixture is {lightly} moistened but not saturated.

6. 6

   Place the stuffing mixture in a buttered ovenproof casserole dish and cover with foil.

7. 7

   Bake for about 45 minutes, removing the foil about 15 minutes before the cooking time is completed to allow the top to brown.

8. 8

   Serve hot.