Green Apple Dressing

dressingMakes 10 servings- each serving = 200 kcals, 6.9g protein, 30.3g carbohydrate, 2.7g fiber, 5.4g fat

Ingredients

  • 14 oz French or sourdough bread, cut or torn into small (about 1/2”) pieces, preferably stale
  • 3 Tbsp salted butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground thyme
  • ½ tsp ground sage
  • 2 Tbsp dried parsley
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2-3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 granny smith apples, cored and chopped
  • 2 ½ cups broth, divided
  • 2 eggs

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°.  If bread is fresh and soft, spread in single layer on baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 8 minutes. 
  2. Meanwhile, in skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions and seasonings for 3 minutes or until they begin to soften. Add celery, carrots, and garlic, and sauté for 3 more minutes. Add apples and sauté for 5 more minutes.
  3. Add bread and mixture from pan to large bowl. In separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cup of broth and eggs. Add egg mixture to bowl with rest of ingredients, and gently mix all ingredients until combined. 
  4. Spoon mixture into greased 3 qt baking dish (deeper dishes will work better) and press down.  Slowly pour remaining 1 cup of broth over the top.  Bake for 30 minutes or until no liquid remains and top of dressing is browned.