Sage Cranberry Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 quarts bread, dried cubed (for cornbread dressing, substitute cornbread for all or part of the bread in the recipe)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup craisins (sun-dried cranberries)
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup chicken broth, cold

Directions

1. 1

   • Sauté the celery and onion lightly in the butter until tender but not browned; cool

2. 2

   • Combine the bread and cooked vegetables in a large mixing bowl

3. 3

   • Add the herbs, craisins, pecans and seasonings

4. 4

   • Toss gently until all ingredients are well mixed

5. 5

   • Add the stock a little at a time and mix the dressing lightly after each addition

6. 6

   • Add just enough stock to make the dressing slightly moist, neither dry nor soggy

7. 7

   • Correct seasoning

8. 8

   • Place in a greased baking pan and bake at 375 degrees F until hot in the center (about 1 hour).