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Homemade Stuffing

This homemade stuffing recipe is an easy, delicious side dish perfect for holidays, featuring savory herbs, soft bread, and sautéed vegetables.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound bread (white bread, ciabatta, Italian, baguette, etc.) Stale bread works best.
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks
  • 1 large onion Chopped (about 3 and 1/2 cups)
  • 2 cups celery Diced (1/4 inch)
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh sage Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary Chopped very fine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups high-quality chicken or turkey broth Plus 1/2 cup more if necessary
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter Softened, for greasing the pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F. Tear or cut the bread into bite-sized pieces. Spread the pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  2. Chop the onion and celery into small pieces.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup of butter. Add the chopped onion and celery and sauté for about 7 to 10 minutes until soft and aromatic.
  4. Finely chop the fresh herbs: parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, and herbs. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  6. In another bowl, whisk the chicken or turkey broth with the eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread and vegetable mixture and stir gently.
  7. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with the softened tablespoon of butter.
  8. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the greased pan and spread it out evenly. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 25 to 35 minutes.
Serving
  1. Once done, remove the stuffing from the oven and serve it warm with your meal.

Notes

Leftover stuffing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.