Description
Classic Buttery Herb Stuffing made with golden bread cubes, fresh herbs, and plenty of butter. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday table.
Ingredients
1 loaf day-old French or Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1 large onion, finely diced
3 celery stalks, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh sage, chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 ½ cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread cubed bread on a baking sheet and bake 10–15 minutes until slightly dried. Remove and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onion and celery; cook until soft, about 6–7 minutes. Stir in garlic and herbs; cook another minute until fragrant.
3. Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the butter and herb mixture, then add chicken broth. Stir gently until bread is evenly moistened.
4. Mix in the beaten eggs. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
6. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until top is golden and slightly crisp.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare the stuffing a day in advance, refrigerate, and bake before serving.
Vegetarian option: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Bread variations: Try sourdough, brioche, or cornbread for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg