Sage Dressing Food

SIMPLE SAGE DRESSING/STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 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.
• In the meantime, cube the bread and set aside in a large, deep mixing bowl.
• 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.
• 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.
• Place the stuffing mixture in a buttered ovenproof casserole dish and cover with foil.
• Bake for about 45 minutes, removing the foil about 15 minutes before the cooking time is completed to allow the top to brown.
• Serve hot.

SAGE, SAUSAGE AND APPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Put the stuffing cubes in a large bowl and set aside. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until it loses most of its pink color, but not so much that it's dry, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and pan drippings to the stuffing cubes. Melt the remaining butter in the pan. Add the onion, apple, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until the vegetables get soft, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and parsley and bring to a boil.
• Pour the vegetable mixture over the stuffing cubes and toss until evenly moistened. Mix in the walnuts and eggs. Loosely pack the dressing in the prepared pan and cook uncovered until the top forms a crust, about 40 minutes. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of turkey pan drippings or melted butter over the top. Cook until the top is crisp and golden, about 20 minutes more.

COUNTRY BREAD AND SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat large saute pan over high heat. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Add butter to the rendered fat in the pan, and then add the onions, celery and carrots and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove the mixture from the heat and fold in the sage. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and let cool slightly.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• When the vegetable mixture has cooled slightly, add the sausage to the bowl. Add the egg and bread and mix to coat. Add the chicken stock until the mixture is moist. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Butter a large baking dish and scrape the mixture into the dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

SAGE SAUSAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, bring wine to a boil. Stir in cherries; remove from the heat. In a small bowl, combine apple and lemon juice; toss to coat. Set aside cherry and apple mixtures., In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon; drain. In the same pan, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Add the broth, orange juice and butter; heat until butter is melted., Stir in the stuffing cubes, walnuts, sage, cherry mixture, apple mixture and sausage. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. If desired, top with additional sliced fresh sage.

BREAD STUFFING WITH SAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On two rimmed baking sheets, arrange bread in a single layer. Bake until dry but not browned, about 14 minutes, tossing bread and rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to a large bowl. (To store, let cool completely and keep in a resealable plastic bag at room temperature, up to 1 week.)
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add celery and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. Add sage and celery seed and cook 3 minutes more. Transfer to bowl with bread. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and broth. Add to bread mixture and toss to combine.
• Reserve 4 cups stuffing for turkey. Spoon remaining stuffing into a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover with buttered foil; refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake at 350 degrees until warmed through, about 25 minutes.

SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to at 350°. Grease a 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, celery, onion and mushrooms in oil until meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add sausage mixture and toss to coat., Transfer mixture to prepared dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer.

SAGE DRESSING - CROCK POT

Steps:

• In skillet or saucepan cook the veggies and seasonings with the butter until tender.
• Add the chicken broth and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Pour over the torn bread and fold into the bread pieces.
• In separate bowl, beat the eggs; then add to the bread mixture and mix well.
• Stir in the milk and pour into a sprayed or buttered crock pot.
• Cook for 2 hours on low then turn to.
• high and cook for another 2 hours.
• Very moist and great flavor, not too strong .

TRADITIONAL SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Saute the onions and celery in 4 tablespoons butter until soft.
• In a large bowl, toss the dried bread, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Add the onion mixture along with the remaining melted butter to the bread mixture.
• Beat the egg and add to the mixture.
• Toss until well mixed.
• Add the broth slowly while tossing mixture to moisten thoroughly, making sure to not make the stuffing soupy.
• Stuff the turkey or bake alongside in a greased casserole, in a 325 degree oven for 30 minutes.

SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Toast the bread cubes on baking sheets for about 25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until lightly brown and crisp. Transfer them to a large bowl.
• Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
• Brush the leeks and mushrooms with oil and grill over medium heat until tender. Slice the white and pale green part of the leek and add them along with the mushrooms to the croutons. Warm 6 tablespoons of butter in a skillet and stir in the celery. Saute until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and scrape into the bowl of croutons. Add the stock 1 cup at a time until the bread is very moist but not soupy. Cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.
• Turn the oven up to 425 degrees F.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning of the dressing. Whisk the eggs and baking powder together and incorporate into the dressing. Spoon the dressing into the prepared baking dish and cover. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15 to 20 additional minutes, or until lightly browned and crusty on top.
• Garnish with the herb sprigs and serve the dressing hot.

SAGE DRESSING FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, onion, parsley, sage and the egg. Add enough broth until stuffing is moistened and holds together. Stuff loosely into chicken. Fasten with skewers to close. Place with breast side up on a shallow rack in roasting pan. Brush with butter if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until juices run clear. Baste several times with pan juices or butter. Prepare gravy if desired.

SAGE DRESSING PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add the bread, broth and seasonings. Shape into six patties. , In another large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook patties on both sides until lightly browned.

GRANNY'S OLD-FASHIONED BREAD AND SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet. Add celery and onion. Sauté until vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in thyme, sage, salt (optional), and pepper. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, place bread slices on a baking sheet and lightly toast on both sides, about 10 minutes per side (or you can use the toaster). Break bread into bite-size pieces. Mix in vegetable mixture and parsley. (At this point, stuffing can be made one day ahead, placed in a self-sealing container, and refrigerated.)
• In a medium saucepan, heat broth to a simmer. Place dressing mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add hot broth and stir until bread is evenly moistened, starting with 2½ cups broth and adding additional broth to reach desired consistency. Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until lightly browned, another 15 to 20 minutes.

OYSTER-SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• If possible, leave the cubed bread out overnight. When ready to make the stuffing, melt the butter in a very large skillet or kettle and saute the onion and celery until just tender. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the bread, sage and parsley to the bowl. Toss gently until just incorporated. Fold in stock until the whole is just moistened. Fold in the oysters and oyster liquor. Season with pepper and salt. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and cover with foil. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes more. (Alternatively, use to stuff into turkey before roasting.)

SLOW-COOKED SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt butter with seasonings. Place bread, celery and onion in a large bowl; toss with butter mixture. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 4-5 hours, stirring once.

MAMA MAC'S VERY MOIST SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Mix all ingredients and place into greased 9x13 pan. (it will be liquidy but it will bake down).
• Bake for 35-40 minutes until browned. Great served with roast chicken.

TRADITIONAL SAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Saute the onions and celery in 4 tablespoons butter until soft and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, toss the dried bread, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add the onion mixture along with the remaining melted butter to the bread mixture. Beat the egg and add to the mixture. Toss until well mixed. Add the broth slowly while tossing mixture to moisten thoroughly, making sure to not make the stuffing soupy. Spoon into a greased casserole and bake at 350-450*F. for 30-45 minutes or until golden brown. If desired, spoon some of the turkey drippings over the stuffing while baking for that "baked in a turkey" flavor and moistness.

SAGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Chop the raw garlic in the food processor. Add the Dijon, roasted garlic, herbs, and vinegar. Process well. Add olive oil slowly. Season with salt and pepper.
• Season with salt and pepper and a splash or two of vinegar.