Description
A classic, savory homemade stuffing recipe made with bread cubes, herbs, and vegetablesโperfect 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
- 2–3 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
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 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.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sautรฉ until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted bread cubes and sautรฉed vegetables.
- Add broth gradually while tossing until bread is moistened but not soggy. Stir in beaten eggs until evenly combined.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- 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