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easy stuffing recipe.

Easy Stuffing Recipe

Author: Rika
206kcal
5 from 16 votes
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 50 minutes
Enhance your Thanksgiving feast with this traditional stuffing recipe—a quick and tasty side dish that's sure to please. This easy stuffing is a delightful addition to your holiday table, bringing both flavor and aroma to your Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this homemade stuffing recipe is a must-try for a stress-free and delicious holiday meal.
Servings 12
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (16 oz) dry bread cubes
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter (divided)
  • 1½ cups chopped celery
  • 2½ cups chopped yellow onion
  • 4 tablespoons freshly chopped sage, thyme, and/or rosemary (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasonings
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 2¼ cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a deep pan, melt ⅓ cup butter, sauté celery, onion, herbs, poultry seasoning, salt and black pepper for 5-6 minutes until tender on medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then turn off the heat.
  4. In a large baking dish, beat eggs and incorporate parsley. Add dry bread cubes and mix thoroughly.
  5. Pour broth, blend until bread is moist but not soggy (add more if needed) and dot the top with the remaining butter.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for an extra 10 minutes or longer until the top is golden and crisp.

Nutrition

Calories206kcalCarbohydrates22gProtein6gFat11gSaturated Fat6gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gTrans Fat0.3gCholesterol53mgSodium527mgPotassium173mgFiber2gSugar4gVitamin A573IUVitamin C6mgCalcium74mgIron2mg

Notes

1.     Select Quality Bread: Choose a good-quality bread for your stuffing. Whether it's a French baguette, rustic sourdough, or cornbread, a flavorful base will enhance the overall taste.
2.     Drying the Bread: For optimal texture, cube the bread 2-3 days in advance and let it air-dry. Alternatively, you can bake the cubes in the oven at a low temperature (300°F) for 10-15 minutes to achieve the desired dryness.
3.     Dry Bread Cubes Measurement: You'll need about a pound of dry bread cubes; measure after drying, not from fresh.
4.     Seasonings: The seasoning quantity, including salt, black pepper, and herbs, varies according to personal taste. Feel free to adjust as necessary.
5.     Liquid/Broth: The seasoning quantity, including salt, black pepper, and herbs, varies according to personal taste. Feel free to adjust as necessary. The amount of broth you put in stuffing can vary based on personal preference and the desired texture.  It's essential to add the broth gradually and mix thoroughly to achieve the desired level of moisture without making the stuffing too sogg

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