Description
A rich, buttery classic stuffing loaded with fresh herbs, sautéed aromatics, and toasted bread perfect for any holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups cubed day-old bread (white or French bread)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp dried sage or 1 tbsp fresh
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or 2 tsp fresh
- 2 1/2–3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish.
- 2. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for 10–15 minutes until lightly crisp.
- 3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.
- 4. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, and rosemary; cook 1 minute more.
- 5. Place toasted bread cubes in a large bowl and pour the sautéed mixture over them.
- 6. Add 2 1/2 cups broth and the beaten eggs, gently tossing to coat. Add more broth if the mixture looks dry.
- 7. Transfer stuffing to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
- 8. Bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more until golden and crisp on top.
- 9. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a mix of fresh herbs for the most aromatic flavor.
- For extra richness, add 1/2 cup cooked sausage or mushrooms.
- Make ahead by assembling the stuffing the day before and baking just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: stuffing, herb stuffing, holiday side, Thanksgiving