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Homemade Stuffing

Classic homemade stuffing made with buttery bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, and savory herbs — the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Base
  • 1 loaf rustic bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1 tsp fresh sage or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 0.5 tsp dried rosemary crushed
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Dry bread cubes on a baking sheet for 15–20 minutes until crisp.
  2. Melt butter in skillet, sauté onion and celery until soft, about 8–10 minutes. Add garlic and herbs; cook 1 more minute.
  3. Combine bread cubes and sautéed vegetables in a large bowl. Add broth gradually, then stir in beaten eggs and parsley.
  4. Transfer to greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more until golden brown.

Notes

To prepare ahead, assemble stuffing a day before and refrigerate; bake before serving.