Description
A versatile and flavorful stuffing recipe that elevates any meal, perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of day-old bread (preferably French or sourdough), cubed
- 1 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cups of celery, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
- 2–3 cups of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup of dried cranberries or apples
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté for about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and fresh herbs; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Place the cubed bread in a mixing bowl and pour the sautéed mixture over it. Mix well.
- Slowly add the broth until the bread is moistened but not soggy.
- Season with salt and pepper, and fold in dried cranberries or apples if using.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until crispy on top.
Notes
Feel free to substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter for a healthier or vegan option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg