Description

A simple, buttery homemade stuffing recipe featuring toasted bread cubes, aromatic vegetables, fresh herbs, and rich broth. This crowd-pleasing side delivers moist, golden edges and tender centers every time.

Ingredients

Scale

8 cups day-old French bread cubes

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 medium onion, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

2 cups chicken broth

2 eggs, beaten

4 slices bacon, chopped (optional)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and spread bread cubes on a baking sheet to dry for 10–15 minutes

2. In a skillet over medium heat cook bacon until crisp, drain and reserve 1 tablespoon fat

3. Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté onion, celery, and garlic for 8–10 minutes until soft

4. Stir in sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute

5. Place dried bread cubes in a large bowl and add sautéed vegetables and bacon

6. Gradually pour warm broth over the mixture, tossing gently to moisten evenly

7. Stir in beaten eggs until the cubes are coated without breaking apart

8. Transfer to a buttered baking dish, cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes

9. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until the top is golden and crisp

10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 450
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 3
Protein: 6
Cholesterol: 50

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