Description
This Perfect Homemade Stuffing recipe is a must-have for your Thanksgiving table. With a perfect blend of herbs and savory flavors, this stuffing will be the star of your holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Binder:
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toast Bread Cubes: Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for 10 to 15 minutes until crisp.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, cook onion, celery, garlic, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix bread cubes with sautéed vegetables. Whisk broth and eggs, pour over the mixture. Add parsley.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking dish, bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best texture.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Add cooked sausage, mushrooms, or cranberries for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
