Description
When it comes to holiday meals, nothing brings more comfort to the table than a bubbling dish of homemade stuffing. This rich, aromatic side dish is rooted in tradition but welcomes innovation, offering endless flavor and customization options for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 loaf bread, cubed & toasted
1/2 cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups broth (vegetable, chicken, or mushroom)
2 eggs, beaten
Fresh herbs: sage, thyme, parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Spread cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes until lightly crisped.
3. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and celery for 10 minutes until fragrant and softened.
4. In a large bowl, toss the toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, herbs, and gently fold in beaten eggs and warm broth.
5. Transfer to a greased baking dish and cover with foil.
6. Bake for 30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake another 15 minutes until golden and crusty on top.
Notes
Pour a little melted butter over the top before the second bake to enhance crispiness.
Add sausage, mushrooms, or dried cranberries for variety.
Use day-old or stale bread for quicker prep.
Great paired with roasted cherry tomatoes or turned into stuffing waffles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: stuffing, homemade, Thanksgiving, bread, herbs