Description
This Thanksgiving Bread Stuffing is the ultimate holiday side dish, filled with crispy edges, a moist and savory center, and rich flavors of herbs, butter, and sautéed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups day-old bread cubes (about 1 loaf)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Place bread cubes in a large bowl and pour the warm veggie mixture over them. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with broth. Pour over the bread mixture and stir to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy on top.
- Let cool slightly, serve warm, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for best texture.
- For extra flavor, toast bread cubes in the oven before using.
- To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate overnight, then bake before serving.
- Can be frozen and reheated for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving stuffing, bread stuffing, holiday side dish, vegetarian stuffing, homemade dressing