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Homemade Stuffing Recipe for Holiday Dinner

A classic homemade stuffing made with toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs, and rich broth. Soft inside, crisp on top, and perfect for any holiday dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Base
  • 10 cups dried bread cubes
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2.5 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 2 eggs optional
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sage dried or fresh
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp rosemary
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Toast bread cubes at 300°F (150°C) for 15–20 minutes until dry.
  2. Sauté onions, celery, and garlic in butter until soft.
  3. Stir in herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine dried bread cubes with vegetable mixture and parsley.
  5. Add broth slowly until mixture is evenly moistened.
  6. Stir in eggs if using.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C), covered for 30 minutes.
  8. Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more until golden.

Notes

Add sausage, apples, mushrooms, or cranberries to customize.