Description
A classic, comforting stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving, bringing together the richness of butter and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups bread cubes (day-old sourdough, French bread, or white loaf)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Optional add-ins: diced apples, cooked sausage, or chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prep the bread by cutting it into cubes and drying it out in the oven if it’s not stale.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet, then add the onion and celery. Cook until softened, then stir in the garlic.
- Add the herbs, salt, and pepper, letting them bloom in the butter.
- Combine the bread cubes with the vegetable mixture in a large bowl.
- Whisk the eggs into the broth, then pour over the bread mixture and stir until evenly moistened.
- Transfer to a greased casserole dish and spread into an even layer.
- Bake uncovered in a preheated oven until the top is crispy and browned.
- Rest the stuffing for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
You can assemble the stuffing a day in advance and bake just before serving. For extra flavor, a mix of butter and turkey drippings can be used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, stuffing, holiday recipe, bread, side dish