Description
A classic stuffing recipe that brings warmth and comfort to your holiday table, easy to make and customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of day-old bread (preferably a mix of white and whole grain), cubed
- 1 cup of celery, chopped
- 1 cup of onion, diced
- ½ cup of butter or ghee, melted
- 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon of dried sage
- 1 tablespoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: 1 cup of chopped apples or dried cranberries for sweetness
- Optional: ½ cup of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) for extra crunch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Toss in the diced onions and chopped celery, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine your cubed bread and the sautéed mixture, gently tossing them together.
- Pour in the broth gradually, mixing as you go until the bread is moist but not soggy.
- Add the dried sage, thyme, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. If using optional ingredients, add them now.
- Transfer the stuffing into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to mix and match according to your personal preference or dietary restrictions. You can make this dish a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg