Description
A holiday classic stuffing with toasted bread cubes, sautéed onions, celery, garlic, and a fragrant blend of fresh herbs. Soft inside with a golden crisp top, perfect alongside roasted meats or festive mains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18–24 oz bread cubes (about 1½ loaves or 12–14 cups), toasted or stale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups diced sweet onion (about 2 large)
- 2 cups diced celery
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2½ cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 large eggs
- Extra fresh herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Toast bread cubes at 300°F (150°C) for 15–20 minutes if not stale. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and celery 10–12 minutes until softened. Add garlic and herbs, cook 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour vegetable mixture over bread cubes and toss gently to coat.
- Whisk stock and eggs, pour two-thirds over bread, stir gently, and let sit 5 minutes. Add more liquid as needed until moist but not soggy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer to greased 9×13-inch dish. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes until golden on top. Let rest 5–10 minutes before sprinkling with extra herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
Use a mix of rustic breads like sourdough or French for best texture.
Toast bread cubes thoroughly to avoid mushy stuffing.
Adjust stock amount based on bread absorbency.
Dot with extra butter before baking uncovered for crispier top.
Bake separately for even cooking and food safety.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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