Description
This buttery herb stuffing is the ultimate side dish for your holiday table! Perfect as stuffing or dressing, this recipe combines toasted bread cubes, a medley of fresh herbs, and savory vegetables for the most flavorful and satisfying dish. Make it ahead for a stress-free holiday!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stuffing:
- 18–24 oz bread cubes (1.5 loaves, about 12–14 cups)
(Choose stale or toasted bread: sourdough, Italian, or your favorite combination) - 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups diced sweet onion (approximately 2 large onions)
- 2 cups diced celery
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 large eggs
- Fresh herbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Cubes:
- For stale bread: Cut into cubes and let sit overnight, loosely covered with foil.
- For toasted bread: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for about 15 minutes, until slightly crisp.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish (or larger) with melted butter, olive oil, or nonstick spray.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- Heat butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onions, celery, and garlic with a generous pinch of salt and pepper (½–1 tsp each).
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in sage, parsley, and rosemary, cooking for 1 additional minute.
- Add 1 cup of stock and stir to combine.
- Combine the Stuffing:
- Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl or the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the vegetable mixture over the bread cubes and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the Egg Mixture:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 ½ cups of stock and eggs.
- Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, stirring gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Bake the Stuffing:
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with additional fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting, buttery flavors!
Notes
Make-Ahead Tips:
- Assemble the stuffing a day in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Remove from the fridge 1 hour before baking and bake as instructed.
- Reheating Leftovers: Store leftover stuffing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a covered dish at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75mg