Herbed Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Parsley, Sage & Thyme
Herbed Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Parsley, Sage & Thyme is all about buttery aromatics and toasty bread that bakes up crisp on top and plush within. The trio of parsley, sage, and thyme brings a warm, woodsy character that complements roast turkey beautifully. Serve it for holiday dinners or any cozy fall feast when you want a classic, comforting side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Parsley, Sage & Thyme, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on 2 large baking sheets; let them dry for 3 hours to overnight.
- 2
Set the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) with the racks in the lower- and upper-middle positions. Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
- 3
Toast the bread cubes in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and celery; cook, stirring, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 6
Stir in the bread cubes, chicken broth, eggs, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper; mix well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until steamy, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil; bake until the top is crusty, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.
- Calories 129.66 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 4.85 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 16.75 g 6%
- Total Fat 4.77 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.43 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 39.44 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 288.97 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.93 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.49 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 80.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 16.78 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Herbed Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Parsley, Sage & Thyme is made with 11 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 129.66 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Parsley, Sage & Thyme made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Parsley, Sage & Thyme?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 129.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Parsley, Sage & Thyme easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Herbed Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Parsley, Sage & Thyme healthy?
- Herbed Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Parsley, Sage & Thyme has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 129.66 calories and 4.85 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 288.97 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.43 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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