Old Fashioned Herb Stuffing
Elevate your holiday table with this classic Old Fashioned Herb Stuffing, a timeless recipe bursting with rustic charm and robust flavors. Made with perfectly toasted day-old bread, a medley of fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, thyme, and parsley, and sautéed onions and celery, this stuffing is the epitome of comfort food. Moistened with rich chicken or vegetable stock and bound with beaten eggs, it bakes to perfection—soft and flavorful on the inside with a golden, crispy top. Ready in just over an hour, this savory side dish is a must-have for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering. Pair it with roasted turkey or serve it alongside a hearty vegetable medley for a taste of tradition that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 cups day-old bread (cubed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 4 stalks celery stalks (finely chopped)
- 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Spread the cubed bread evenly on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly toasted. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and celery, and sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to release the herb flavors.
Pour the sautéed vegetable mixture over the toasted bread cubes in the mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.
Gradually pour the chicken or vegetable stock over the bread mixture, tossing as you go to evenly moisten the bread. The bread should be moist but not soggy.
Whisk the beaten eggs with the salt and black pepper, then pour into the bread mixture. Toss gently to distribute the eggs evenly.
Transfer the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Old Fashioned Herb Stuffing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.6 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.6 g | 348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 618 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 14931 mg | 649% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 769.0 g | 280% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.5 g | 230% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.4 g | ||
| Protein | 173.5 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1773 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 43.2 mg | 240% | |
| Potassium | 4742 mg | 101% | |
*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.
