Classic Sage Stuffing Recipe {Easy}

This Classic Sage Stuffing is from my childhood. Easy to make and packed with the classic sage flavor, this stuffing recipe is perfect for you holiday meals.

Classic Sage Stuffing Recipe

Sage stuffing is a holiday classic and a nice base for adding fun ingredients like sausage or cranberries.

I tend to prefer this stuffing “as is” with sautéed celery, onions and sage spices.

But, feel free to add your own twist to this classic dressing.

What are some add-ins for stuffing recipes?

• mushrooms
• cooked squash
• herbs
• sausage
• raisins
• cranberries
• nuts
• caramelized onions
• bacon
• cheese

Are you looking for Holiday Sides? Try some of my other delicious recipes, like:

• Make Ahead Crescent Rolls
• Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
• Pecan and Cornbread Stuffing 

Tips and Tricks for making Traditional Stuffing:

• Don’t forget to add the eggs. I forgot one year and ended up with puffed-up flavored bread. There was no texture
• Cook vegetables to get them tender before adding them in
• Feel free to add more sage for an amped-up sage flavor
• If adding to your turkey, remember to adjust your cooking time
• You can use stale bread instead of bread crumbs – just tear it up the night before and leave it out to harden
• In a hurry? I’ve also used bread that I’ve torn up without letting it go stale. It only changes the texture a little bit
• You can double the recipe

Ingredients Needed for Sage Stuffing:

(enough for 6-8 people)

• Cubed Bread – about 8-10 cups
• Chicken Broth – 2 cups
• Sage (2 tsp.) – I used rubbed sage
• salt and pepper
• Eggs – 2

How Do You Make Classic Sage Stuffing?

(complete ingredients and instructions are below)

1. In a skillet over medium/high heat, melt butter
2. Cook sliced celery and diced onions for about five minutes or until the onion is translucent
3. In a bowl, add cubed stale bread
4. Add cooked celery and onions
5. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the chicken broth and spices
6. Add liquid mixture to bread and mix in
7. Place stuffing mixture in a greased dish
8. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes covered and 15 more minutes uncovered

Finally, here’s the printable recipe…

Classic Sage Stuffing Recipe {Easy}

Print Recipe

Classic Sage Stuffing that is perfect for holiday dinners.

• Author: Melissa

Ingredients

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• stale bread – 8-10 cups of – cubed
• butter – 2 Tbsp. unsalted
• sliced celery – 1/2 cup
• Small sweet white onion – diced
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• Sage – 2 tsp.
• Salt – 1/2 tsp.
• Pepper – 1/4 tsp.
• Eggs – 2 large

Instructions

• In a large skillet – melt butter over medium/high heat
• Add onion and celery – cook for about 5 minutes – or until onions are translucent
• In a large bowl add bread crumbs and cooked vegetables
• In a medium bowl mix the broth and spices
• Add liquid to the bread mixture and toss to coat
• Pour the stuffing mixture into a greased dish
• Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes covered and 15 more minutes uncovered