Description
Master the perfect holiday stuffing with this foolproof recipe. Featuring golden, buttery bread cubes, aromatic vegetables, and classic herbs, this traditional stuffing delivers rich, savory flavor and a perfectly crisp top every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups stale white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 large yellow or white onion, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped (include leaves)
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- ½ tsp marjoram
- 3 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
Smart Substitutions:
- Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
- Substitute gluten-free bread if needed
- Replace marjoram with fresh thyme
- Use turkey stock for richer flavor
Instructions
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Stale overnight or bake at 250°F for 30 minutes until dry.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9×9 baking dish.
- In a large skillet, melt ¾ cup butter. Add onion and celery; cook for 20–30 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Remove from heat. Stir in salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, marjoram, sage, and parsley.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and broth. Add bread cubes to a large bowl, pour in the herb mixture, then add egg-broth mix. Stir gently to combine.
- Transfer to baking dish and dot with remaining butter.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, uncover and bake another 15 minutes until golden. Broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness if desired. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
Notes
Use properly stale bread for best texture. For make-ahead, prepare up to the baking step and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed the next day, adding 5–10 minutes to the time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: stuffing recipe, holiday stuffing, Thanksgiving side dish, traditional bread stuffing, homemade dressing