Description
Hearty Thanksgiving Stuffing brings classic comfort to holiday tables with sage-infused bread cubes and savory herbs. Homemade warmth fills kitchens, inviting friends and family to gather around a delicious side dish you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb day-old white French bread, diced
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
- 1 large Vidalia or yellow onion, diced
- 2/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, minced
- 3 tablespoons rosemary, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the bread cubes by spreading them on a baking sheet and toasting in the oven at 250F for 45 minutes until completely dried and crisp.
- Elevate the oven temperature to 350F and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté diced onions and celery until they become translucent and develop a light golden color, approximately 10 minutes.
- Transfer the caramelized vegetables to a spacious mixing bowl containing the toasted bread cubes, then incorporate fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper, followed by pouring in chicken broth.
- In a separate small bowl, thoroughly whisk eggs with remaining broth until well combined, then gently fold into the bread mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully transfer the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer and dotting the surface with small pieces of remaining butter.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 40 minutes until the top turns a beautiful golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve piping hot as a delectable side dish.
Notes
- Choose sturdy bread like sourdough or day-old white bread for the best texture and ability to absorb flavors without becoming mushy.
- Toast bread cubes low and slow to remove moisture, ensuring a crispy exterior that holds up during baking and prevents soggy stuffing.
- For vegetarian options, replace chicken broth with vegetable stock and swap butter with olive oil or plant-based butter alternatives.
- Add extra flavor complexity by incorporating fresh herbs like sage, thyme, or rosemary, or experiment with chopped nuts like pecans or chestnuts for interesting textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg