Description
This recipe for Perfect Homemade Stuffing is a classic side dish that’s essential for any holiday meal. Made with simple ingredients like bread, butter, herbs, and broth, this stuffing is easy to prepare and full of comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 1 loaf (about 14 oz) day-old French or Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 3/4 tsp dried)
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped (or 3/4 tsp dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Moistening Mixture:
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast the bread cubes until golden and dry.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, celery, and seasonings until tender. Combine with bread cubes.
- Moisten the Stuffing: Whisk together broth and eggs, then pour over the bread mixture. Add parsley and toss gently.
- Bake: Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake. Remove foil to crisp the top.
Notes
- You can prepare the stuffing ahead and refrigerate it before baking.
- Experiment with different bread varieties like cornbread or whole wheat for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
