Description
Homemade stuffing brings comfort and warmth to family gatherings with its rich blend of herbs, bread, and savory seasonings. Herb-infused crumbs and delicate textures invite dinner guests to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) bread, cubed (French bread, sourdough, or white bread)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115 g) unsalted butter
- 2 ½ cups (600 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried sage)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bread Crisping: Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in a 350F (175C) oven for 10-15 minutes until light golden and crisp, creating a textural foundation for the dish.
- Vegetable Sautéing: Melt butter in a large skillet, add onions, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables become tender and translucent, developing a rich aromatic base.
- Herb Infusion: Sprinkle thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper into the vegetable mixture. Allow herbs to release their fragrant oils and intensify flavors for 1-2 minutes.
- Ingredient Fusion: Combine toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, fresh parsley, chicken broth, and whisked eggs in a large mixing bowl. Gently fold until bread is evenly coated and moistened.
- Baking Transformation: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake, then uncover to achieve a crispy golden-brown top that promises a delectable texture and depth of flavor.
- Culinary Presentation: Garnish with additional chopped parsley and serve alongside roasted meats, creating a harmonious and traditional holiday side dish that complements the main course.
Notes
- Select Bread Wisely: Choose day-old or slightly stale bread for better absorption and texture, avoiding fresh soft bread that can become mushy during cooking.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Add chicken broth gradually to prevent soggy stuffing, ensuring bread cubes are moistened but not swimming in liquid for the perfect fluffy consistency.
- Boost Flavor Depth: Sauté vegetables in butter until caramelized edges develop, intensifying the overall taste profile and creating a more complex culinary experience.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Easily adapt recipe by using gluten-free bread for celiac diets, vegetable broth for vegetarian versions, or adding sausage for a heartier meat-lover’s variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg