Stuffing Recipe

This classic stuffing recipe is warm, flavorful, and filled with comforting ingredients like toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, broth, and simple seasonings. It bakes into a perfectly crisp-topped, tender-centered dish that pairs beautifully with turkey, chicken, or any holiday meal. Find more healthy and tasty Stuffing Recipe ideas here.

Ingredients

• 30 slices white bread, lightly toasted
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons water (optional)
• 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Lay the toasted bread slices on baking sheets and let them sit at room temperature for 24 hours until fully dried.
• Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Crush the dried bread slices into crumbs using a rolling pin, then transfer them to a large bowl.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, cooking until soft, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
• Stir the chicken broth and eggs into the bread crumbs, mixing until moist but not soggy. Add water if needed.
• Mix in the cooked vegetables, sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Press the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
• Serve warm.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 day 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Yield: 12 cups