Classic Homestyle Bread Dressing
A deliciously simple and traditional bread dressing, perfect for using up stale bread and enhancing your holiday meals. Soft inside with a crispy golden crust, this dish pairs beautifully with hearty mains.
Equipment
- Baking sheet, 9-inch (23-cm) square glass baking dish, Large mixing bowl, Medium saucepan, Knife, Cutting board
Ingrediënten
- 8 to 10 slices bread or 8 cups 227 g bread cubes
- 6 tablespoons 84 g nondairy butter, divided
- 1 large onion roughly chopped
- 3 stalks celery roughly chopped
- 1¾ cups 415 ml vegetable broth
Instructies
- To make bread cubes, cut the stale bread into small squares.
- If using fresh bread, let it sit out overnight or bake at 225°F (110°C) for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease a 9-inch (23-cm) square glass baking dish.
- In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and celery for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons (56 g) butter separately.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, melted butter, and vegetable broth.
- Toss until well coated.
- If using this dressing for stuffing another dish, stop here and follow the respective recipe instructions.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve alongside roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or as a stuffing base for a festive meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied red like Pinot Noir.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 230 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 4 g | Salt: 1.2 g
