Classic Bread Stuffing

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings (1 cup each)

  • Calories

    231 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Classic Bread Stuffing

An easy Bread Stuffing made with all the classic flavors like onion, celery, and sage. Dry your bread the night before on the counter or in a 300-degree oven for 40 minutes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) plus more for buttering dish
  • 1 large onion peeled and chopped
  • 4 celery ribs halved lengthwise and chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups chicken broth (see note 1)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley (see note 2)
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1 loaf French bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes and dried overnight on counter (about 1 pound, see note 3)
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Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400 degrees. Coat a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until foaming. Add onion and celery and sauté until translucent, about 7 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk eggs in large bowl. Stir in broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  3. To skillet, add parsley, sage, thyme, and marjoram until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl with eggs and mix well. Add bread cubes and toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  4. Cover tightly with foil and bake until mostly heated through, about 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until crispy edges form, about 15 to 20 minutes longer.

Notes

  • challah
  • Dry the bread
  • Chicken broth: I keep jars of homemade chicken broth in the freezer (it's a delicious by-product of poaching a chicken), but store-bought is also good. Or use turkey broth if you have that.
  • Herbs: Fresh herbs taste the best in this stuffing, but dried work too. I rarely find fresh marjoram and almost always substitute dried.
  • French bread: Use any sturdy bread such as Italian, challah, or sourdough bread. Dry the bread up to 3 days in advance (keep it covered with a dry kitchen towel on counter, or slice and dry in a 300-degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes).
  • Yield: This Classic Bread Stuffing Recipe makes about 10 cups, enough for 10 side-dish servings of about 1 cup each.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 cup Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 495mg (21%) Potassium 194mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 701IU (14%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings (1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cup
Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 495mg 21%
Potassium 194mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 701IU 14%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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