Traditional Baked Stuffing
Elevate your holiday table with this Traditional Baked Stuffing recipe, a timeless side dish brimming with warm, savory flavors. Made with hearty cubes of sourdough or white bread, this classic stuffing gets its soul-soothing taste from a buttery blend of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, thyme, and sage. A mixture of eggs and broth ensures a moist, tender interior, while baking creates a golden, crispy top that’s irresistible. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish pairs beautifully with your Thanksgiving turkey or any festive roast. Don’t miss out on this essential holiday recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large (diced) yellow onion
- 4 stalks (diced) celery
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 pound (cubed into 1-inch pieces) white or sourdough bread
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large (beaten) eggs
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon (chopped) sage
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (for greasing the baking dish) olive oil or butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened but not browned. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed bread. Pour the sautéed vegetable mixture over the bread.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth, beaten eggs, parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper.
Slowly pour the broth mixture over the bread and toss until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the top is crispy and golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.2 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.4 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 3644 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.1 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.3 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 827 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1078 mg | 23% | |
*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.
