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Stuffing Recipe
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Stuffing Recipe

This Stuffing Recipe uses dense French bread cubes combined with sautéed celery, onion, and garlic, along with a flavorful mixture of herbs like sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram. The bread is first dried in the oven to achieve the right texture before being moistened with a combination of chicken broth and eggs. This method provides a moist but firm stuffing that holds together well and absorbs savory seasonings, suitable for traditional holiday meals or as a side dish.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 16
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs French bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes, or hearty sandwich bread
  • 2 1/2 - 4 1/2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 3 large egg
  • 1 tsp salt more or less to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 cup unsalted butter diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cups celery chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup parsley chopped, fresh
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp sage or 2 1/2 tsp dried, chopped fresh
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp thyme or 1 1/2 tsp dried, chopped fresh
  • 1 Tbsp rosemary or 1 tsp dried, crushed, chopped fresh
  • 1 tsp marjoram dried

Instructions

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  1. Dry bread cubes: preheat oven to 250 degrees. Spread bread cubes out evenly onto two 18 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheets.
  2. Bake in preheated oven, tossing bread 3 times and rotating pans throughout baking, until bread cubes are almost fully dried through, about 45 - 60 minutes. Set aside to cool. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees, move oven rack to center.
  3. Mix liquids: in a liquid measuring cup whisk together 2 1/2 cups chicken broth with eggs, salt and pepper until well blended. Set aside.
  4. Saute veggies until tender: melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion, saute until tender, about 10 - 12 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
  5. Mix stuffing ingredients: Place dried bread cubes in an extra large mixing bowl. Add in parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary and marjoram. Pour in sautéed vegetable mixture and drizzle over chicken broth mixture then immediately toss.
  6. Moisten as needed: Slowly pour in more chicken broth while tossing until bread pieces are just barely soaked through.
  7. Bake: Pour mixture into a greased 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Spread into an even layer. Cover with foil and bake in 375 degree oven 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cooked through, about 15 - 25 minutes longer. For a further browning on top you can broil just briefly (don't walk away!).

Notes

  • Use dense bread to help the stuffing absorb liquids without becoming mushy.
  • Bake the bread cubes thoroughly to dry them before mixing to achieve the right texture.
  • You may substitute dried store-bought bread cubes if desired for convenience.