Simple Stuffing
Elevate your holiday table with this classic and comforting recipe for Simple Stuffing, a perfect combination of warm, savory flavors and a delightfully crisp texture. Made with day-old bread and infused with sautéed onion, celery, garlic, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley, sage, and thyme, this stuffing is a true crowd-pleaser that pairs wonderfully with turkey, chicken, or roasted vegetables. Moistened with rich chicken or vegetable broth and bound with eggs for a cohesive finish, this dish comes together in just under an hour, making it an effortless yet flavorful side for any festive occasion. Whether you're hosting a Thanksgiving feast or a casual family dinner, this homemade stuffing is guaranteed to satisfy. Easy to prepare, customizable, and bursting with classic flavors, it's everything you love about traditional stuffing, made simple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old bread (cubed)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 stalks celery (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Spread the cubed day-old bread onto a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until dry and slightly golden, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the sautéed vegetables to the bowl of bread cubes. Stir in the chopped parsley, sage, and thyme, ensuring the herbs are evenly distributed.
In a small saucepan, warm the chicken or vegetable broth over low heat. Pour the warm broth over the bread mixture, tossing gently to coat. The bread should be moistened but not soggy.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs and then pour them evenly over the stuffing mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the eggs are incorporated without breaking the bread cubes.
Transfer the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake the stuffing in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your simple and delicious homemade stuffing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 968 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% | |
*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.
