Description
This Perfect Homemade Stuffing recipe is a classic Thanksgiving side dish that will elevate any holiday meal. Made with hearty bread, aromatic herbs, and savory vegetables, this stuffing is flavorful and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 1 loaf (about 14–16 ounces) day-old French or sourdough bread, cut into ½-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 ½ to 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the vegetable mixture: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, celery, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until soft.
- Combine ingredients: Mix the toasted bread with the vegetable mixture, broth, and beaten eggs until moistened.
- Bake: Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake. Uncover and bake until golden brown.
Notes
- You can prepare the stuffing a day ahead and refrigerate it before baking.
- For extra flavor, mix in cooked sausage, chopped apples, or dried cranberries.
- Use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
