Description
This Old Fashioned Stuffing Recipe is a classic side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal. Made with simple ingredients like bread, herbs, vegetables, and broth, this savory stuffing is a must-have on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) day-old white bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Garnish:
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Toast bread cubes for 10-15 minutes.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, celery, garlic, and seasonings in butter until softened.
- Combine ingredients: Mix sautéed vegetables with toasted bread cubes. Add broth and eggs, then stir in parsley.
- Bake: Transfer stuffing to dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- You can prepare the stuffing a day ahead and bake before serving.
- Enhance with cooked sausage, mushrooms, or dried cranberries for added flavor.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
