Description
This perfect homemade stuffing is savory, moist, and packed with traditional flavors. It’s an ideal side dish for holiday meals or family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf (about 1 lb) of day-old bread, cubed
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 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 chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until slightly crisp. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery, cooking until soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted bread cubes and cooked vegetables. Toss to combine.
- Pour in 2 1/2 cups of broth and mix. Add beaten eggs and stir until everything is well coated. Add more broth if mixture seems dry.
- Transfer stuffing to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until top is golden and crisp.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of white and whole wheat bread for added texture and flavor.
- Prepare a day ahead and reheat in the oven before serving.
- Vegetable broth makes this recipe vegetarian-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg