Mom's Traditional Simple Sage Dressing

This is the sage/celery/onion dressing my mom made when I was a kid and to me, it screams Thanksgiving. It's easy to make and oh-so delicious. I use homegrown sage from my garden which is always a nice touch in a recipe.

1 loaf sliced white bread
3/4 cup butter 
1 medium onion, chopped 

4 stalks celery, chopped 
3 tablespoons fresh sage, dried & minced
Salt & pepper to taste
1 cup chicken broth

Let bread slices air dry for 1-2 hours on the counter, then cut into cubes. 

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add and cook the onion and celery until soft. Add sage, salt, and pepper.  

Stir in the bread cubes until evenly coated. Add the cubes slowly to make sure the liquid gets absorbed. Add chicken broth; mix well. 

Chill for a couple of hours and then bake in a buttered casserole dish at 350 for 40-45 minutes.