Sage and Apple Dressing

Instructions

• 1Insert wire racks into rack positions 4 and 8. Select BAKE/200°F/SUPER CONVECTION/1 hour and press START to preheat oven.
• 2Spread bread cubes evenly on two baking pans.
• 3Once preheated, place pans in oven and bake, stirring the bread occasionally, until the edges of the cubes have dried out, about 1 hour. Let bread cool on pans and then transfer to a large bowl with the diced apples.
• 4Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery and herbs and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bread and apples.
• 5Whisk together chicken broth, eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over bread mixture and toss gently to incorporate.
• 6Grease the sides and bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Transfer dressing to baking dish, lightly pressing down the top. Cover dish with foil.
• 7Insert wire rack in rack position 6. Select BAKE/350°F/CONVECTION/30 minutes and press START to preheat oven.
• 8Once preheated, place the dressing in oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until top is golden brown. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.