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Traditional Bread Stuffing Recipe

Classic stuffing made with bread cubes, seasonings, and held together with chicken stock and eggs. A holiday staple!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 medium stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion minced
  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 21 ounces plain dried bread cubes
  • 3½ cups chicken stock
  • 2 eggs beaten lightly
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish; set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the celery and onion and sauté until softened, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley, sage, thyme and marjoram, and cook until fragrant, about 1 additional minute. Transfer to a very large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the bread cubes, chicken stock, eggs, salt and pepper, and stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to distribute the dry and wet ingredients evenly. Turn the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and press into a compact layer.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 additional minutes. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving
  • Bread Cubes: You can purchase bread cubes in a bag made specifically for stuffing, or you can take any large loaf of bread (about a 1 to 1.5-pound loaf) and cube it (you want about 10 cups of cubes), spread the cubes out on a baking sheet, and allow to dry overnight.
  • Herb Substitute: You can substitute the dried herbs (sage, thyme, and marjoram) with 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning.
  • Make-Ahead: The stuffing can be assembled in the baking dish, then wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. To bake, let the stuffing stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and proceed with step #4.

Nutrition Information

Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 728mg (30%) Potassium 317mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 525IU (11%) Vitamin C 4.2mg (5%) Calcium 127mg (13%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 728mg 30%
Potassium 317mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 525IU 11%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5%
Calcium 127mg 13%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

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