Description
Homemade Stuffing that tastes like the holidays. Buttery cubes of hearty bread soak up savory herbs, onion, and celery. The center stays soft and tender while the top turns golden and crisp. Simple steps, make ahead friendly, and perfect for Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
12 cups stale white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 1 lb 4 oz), hearty thick cut like Sara Lee Artesano or Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse
3/4 cup salted butter, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
1 large yellow or white onion, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped, leaves included
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
3 tablespoons heaping fresh sage, chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 large eggs
1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
Instructions
1. Prep the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9×9 inch baking dish.</p}
2. Dry the bread completely. Air dry overnight or oven dry at 250°F for about 30 minutes, tossing every 5 to 10 minutes.</p}
3. Melt 3/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook 20 to 30 minutes until very tender.</p}
4. Turn off the heat. Stir in salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, marjoram, sage, and parsley.</p}
5. In a bowl, whisk eggs and broth until smooth.</p}
6. Add bread cubes to a large bowl. Pour in the skillet mixture and the egg mixture. Stir until the bread absorbs the liquid.</p}
7. Spread into the buttered dish. Cube the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and dot over the top.</p}
8. Cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes.</p}
9. Remove foil. Bake 15 minutes more. For extra crisp, broil 1 to 2 minutes while watching closely.</p}
Notes
For best texture, dry the bread fully to avoid soggy stuffing.
Eggs help the stuffing hold together while staying soft inside.
Fresh herbs bring classic flavor. Use both sage and parsley for balance.
To double, use a 9×13 or 10×15 inch dish and keep the same bake time.
Store leftovers up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat covered in the oven or in the microwave. Add a small pat of butter to refresh.
Optional add ins: a handful of chopped celery leaves, extra sage, or a splash more broth if the mixture looks too dry before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Christmas Dinner Ideas
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg