Best Stuffing Recipe

5 from 1 vote

The Best Stuffing Recipe for holiday meals that yields savory, herby, and slightly sweet flavors in every bite. It's easy and quick to prepare. The perfectly baked crisp top is absolutely delicious and irresistible.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 30

Course: Stuffing

Cuisine: American Recipes

Keyword: Best Stuffing Recipe

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1 lb day-old white bread, fresh or slightly stale cut into bite-sized cubes
3/4 cup unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups yellow onion chopped
1 1/2 cups celery chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh sage finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 eggs

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). If using fresh white bread, arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, or until the bread is dried out. Remove from the oven and let the cubes cool. Transfer the dried bread cubes to a large bowl.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery, and stir constantly until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Turn off the heat and transfer the vegetables to a large bowl. Combine with the dried bread cubes and fresh herbs. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Stir in half of the chicken broth, and set the mixture aside.
Whisk together the remaining chicken broth and 2 eggs, then pour this mixture into the bowl with the bread mixture. Gently stir to combine, then transfer to a butter-greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is browned and crisp.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional freshly chopped parsley on top.

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Notes

Recipe Source: Bon Appetit

You may choose either white or wheat bread to prepare stuffing. If using fresh bread, you can dry it out in the oven or on the counter for a day or two.

Cut the bread into uniform sizes, so they get cooked evenly.

Use fresh herbs like sage, thyme, rosemary, and parsley to add a burst of freshness and fragrance to your stuffing. Dried herbs can be used if fresh ones are not available, but fresh herbs are preferred.

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