Stuffing

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Dice the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened and translucent.

Tear or cut your bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and spread them on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until lightly dried and golden.

Finely chop the fresh sage leaves and add them to the skillet with the softened onion and garlic. Stir to combine and cook for one additional minute to bloom the herb flavors.

Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the onion, garlic, and sage mixture over the bread cubes and toss to coat evenly.

Gradually add water (or stock if preferred) to the bread mixture, stirring gently until the stuffing reaches a moist but not soggy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven until heated through.

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from oven and let rest before serving.