Moist Bread Dressing or Stuffing
Elevate your holiday table with this classic Moist Bread Dressing or Stuffing, a savory side dish bursting with comforting flavors and rich aroma. This recipe blends toasted day-old bread cubes with a medley of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs like parsley, sage, and thyme, and a hint of poultry seasoning for that quintessential Thanksgiving taste. Moistened with warm chicken or vegetable broth and enriched with beaten eggs, this stuffing bakes to golden perfection, boasting a crisp topping and a tender, flavorful interior. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special dinner. Serve it alongside roasted turkey or chicken for a timeless pairing that’s sure to impress! Keywords: bread dressing, stuffing recipe, moist stuffing, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old bread cubes
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 stalks celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 eggs large eggs, beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
Spread the day-old bread cubes onto a baking sheet in a single layer and toast them in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and dry. Remove and let cool.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the sautéed vegetable mixture over the bread.
In a medium saucepan, warm the chicken or vegetable broth over low heat. Stir in the fresh parsley, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the warm broth mixture over the bread cubes, tossing gently to combine. Allow the bread to soak up the liquid for 5 minutes.
Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl and drizzle them over the bread mixture. Gently fold everything together, ensuring the bread cubes are evenly coated and the mixture is moist but not soupy.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let the dressing rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your moist and flavorful bread dressing or stuffing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.9 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.2 g | 221% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 14366 mg | 625% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 986.4 g | 359% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.6 g | 249% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.0 g | ||
| Protein | 211.5 g | 423% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1495 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 36.0 mg | 200% | |
| Potassium | 2817 mg | 60% | |
*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.
