Classic Holiday Stuffing Recipe - Also known as "dressing", this classic stuffing recipe is the perfect side dish for your upcoming Thanksgiving gatherings.
What ingredients do I need to make classic bread stuffing?
- 1 lb. French or Italian Bread
- Butter
- Onion
- Chicken Broth
- Egg
- Celery
- Garlic
- Nutmeg/Sage dried
- Thyme/Parsley fresh
- Salt/Pepper
What tools do I need?
How do I make bread stale in a time crunch?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Cut the bread loaf into equal 1" cubes and scatter on a baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Baking the bread will dry it out and make it go stale quickly.
How do I make holiday stuffing?
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Lightly grease a 9"x13" baking dish and add stale bread cubes to the dish.
Step 3: Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add butter, chopped onions, chopped celery, salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes and then add minced garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant. Season with nutmeg, sage, thyme and parsley. Pour mixture over the bread.
Step 4: In a bowl, whisk the egg and chicken broth. Evenly pour over the bread and stir to fully coat. Cover stuffing with foil for a softer stuffing, or for a crisper stuffing bake uncovered. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Step 5: Remove stuffing from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
How do I store leftover Thanksgiving stuffing?
Store stuffing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
More Thanksgiving and Christmas side dishes:
- Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Green Bean Casserole
- Sauteed Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes with Rosemary and Green Onions
- Simple Macaroni and Cheese
Holiday Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 lb. French or Italian bread stale, cut in 1" cubes
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ cups onion chopped
- 1 ¼ cups celery chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 2 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped, or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease a 9"x13" baking dish and add stale bread cubes to the dish.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add butter, chopped onions, chopped celery, salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes and then add minced garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant. Season with nutmeg, sage, thyme and parsley. Pour mixture over the bread.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg and chicken broth. Evenly pour over the bread and stir to fully coat. Cover stuffing with foil for a softer stuffing, or for a crisper stuffing bake uncovered. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove stuffing from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
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