All Purpose Bread Stuffing
Transform your holiday table with this classic All-Purpose Bread Stuffing—a versatile, crowd-pleasing side dish that’s bursting with comforting flavors and aromatic herbs. Crafted with golden-toasted cubes of day-old bread, sautéed onion, celery, and garlic, this recipe is perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, sage, and a touch of thyme. A rich blend of eggs and broth brings it all together, creating a stuffing that’s moist on the inside with a delightfully crisp topping. Ideal as a side for turkey, chicken, or even roasted vegetables, this stuffing is easy to prepare and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy Sunday dinner, this timeless recipe promises to be the highlight of your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old bread (cubed)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
- 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
Spread the cubed bread onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and celery, cooking until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Add the toasted bread cubes, chopped parsley, sage, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and 2 cups of broth.
Slowly pour the egg and broth mixture over the bread mixture, tossing gently to ensure even distribution. Add the remaining 0.5 cup of broth a little at a time if the stuffing still seems dry.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.4 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.1 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 556 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 9698 mg | 422% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 508.8 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.1 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 122.2 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1378 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 34.7 mg | 193% | |
| Potassium | 3791 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
