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Classic Homemade Stuffing

A savory, traditional homemade stuffing with toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, herbs, and rich broth — perfect for any holiday dinner.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Base
  • 12 cups dried bread cubes
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 onions diced
  • 4 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 4 cups broth chicken or vegetable, warmed
  • 2 eggs beaten
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 lb sausage browned, optional
  • 1 apple diced, optional
  • 0.5 cup walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish.
  2. Spread bread cubes onto baking sheets and lightly toast for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Sauté onions and celery in butter until softened, then add garlic.
  4. Stir in herbs, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour mixture over dried bread cubes and combine.
  6. Add warm broth gradually until bread is moistened. Stir in beaten eggs.
  7. Transfer stuffing to baking dish, dot with butter, and bake uncovered for 40–50 minutes.
  8. Serve warm as part of your holiday dinner.

Notes

Use homemade or store-bought broth. For crispier stuffing, bake slightly longer.