Description
This Old Fashioned Stuffing recipe is a classic holiday side dish perfect for Thanksgiving. Made with a blend of bread, aromatic vegetables, and savory seasonings, it’s a comforting addition to any festive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 1 loaf (about 14–16 ounces) day-old white or French bread (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast until crisp.
- Saute the vegetables: In a skillet, cook the onion and celery in butter until softened. Add garlic, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Place the toasted bread cubes in a bowl, pour the onion mixture over, and toss gently. Whisk together broth and eggs, then pour over the bread mixture. Stir gently to moisten.
- Bake the stuffing: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake. Remove foil and bake until golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This stuffing can be made a day ahead and baked before serving.
- For added flavor, stir in cooked sausage, chopped apples, or dried cranberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
