Description
This cozy homemade stuffing recipe is golden, crispy on top, and soft inside, with fresh herbs that make it taste like pure holiday comfort. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any family dinner, this simple side dish comes together with everyday ingredients and lots of love.
Ingredients
1 loaf (about 1 lb) crusty bread, torn into bite-sized pieces (day-old works best)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium leeks (or 1 onion), chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Prep the bread: Tear bread into pieces and leave out overnight to dry. (Or toast lightly in the oven at 300°F until crisp but not browned.)
Cook the veggies: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add leeks (or onions) and celery, season with a pinch of salt, and sauté until softened, 7–8 minutes. Add garlic and herbs, cooking for another minute.Combine: In a large bowl, toss the bread with the veggie mixture. Gradually pour in broth, mixing gently so the bread is moistened but not soggy. Stir in the beaten eggs, salt, and pepper.
Bake: Transfer to a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until the top is golden and crisp.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Make Ahead: Assemble stuffing up to 1 day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake fresh before serving.
Add-Ins: Cooked sausage, mushrooms, cranberries, or toasted nuts make great variations.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280KCL
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: homemade stuffing, Thanksgiving stuffing, bread stuffing, holiday side dish