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Perfect Homemade Stuffing

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  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic, savory homemade stuffing recipe made with bread cubes, herbs, and vegetablesโ€”perfect as a side dish for Thanksgiving or any special meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (about 16 oz) day-old bread, cubed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups yellow onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
  • 23 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until dry and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sautรฉ until softened, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted bread cubes and sautรฉed vegetables.
  6. Add broth gradually while tossing until bread is moistened but not soggy. Stir in beaten eggs until evenly combined.
  7. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
  8. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  9. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use a mix of white and whole wheat bread for extra flavor.
  • Stuffing can be assembled a day ahead and baked the next day.
  • Substitute vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg