HOW TO USE FRESH SAGE IN DRESSING RECIPES

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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium until sizzling. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, salt, and black pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is softened and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sage; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a large heatproof bowl.
• Add crumbled cornbread to vegetable mixture in bowl, and gently toss until well combined. Gradually add stock, 1/2 cup at a time and gently tossing as you go, until thoroughly moistened but not saturated. The cornbread should absorb the stock without leaving a puddle of liquid in bottom of bowl. Season, if needed, with more pepper.
• Spoon cornbread mixture into a 11- x 7-inch baking dish; gently press mixture to create an even layer. Bake until just set, about 40 minutes. Let cool until completely set, about 20 minutes.