Description
This Old Fashioned Stuffing recipe is a classic side dish that embodies the warmth and comfort of traditional holiday meals. Made with buttery sautéed vegetables, fragrant fresh herbs, and perfectly cubed bread, this stuffing is moist, flavorful, and a must-have for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound French bread, cubed (or any stale bakery-style bread)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup salted butter, 1 medium white onion (diced), and 1 1/2 cups sliced celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened, stirring frequently.
- Add Broth and Seasoning: Stir in 2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove it from the heat.
- Prepare the Bread: Cube 1 pound French bread. If your bread is not dry and stale, it’s a good idea to toast your bread before using it to make stuffing. Transfer the cubed bread to a large mixing bowl.
- Add Herbs: Toss the cubed bread with 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage, 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary, and 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme.
- Moisten the Bread: Slowly pour the hot broth mixture over the bread and herbs, stirring gently to moisten all the bread.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the stuffing is golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
- If your bread is not dry or stale, toast it as follows: Dice the bread into 1-inch cubes. Spread the cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 225°F (110°C) for 30 minutes, or until stale.
- You can use dried herbs if fresh herbs are not available. Use about 1 teaspoon of each dried herb.
- Add cooked sausage or bacon for extra flavor.
- For a richer stuffing, use chicken or turkey stock instead of chicken broth.
- Add dried cranberries or chopped apples for a touch of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
