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Homemade Stuffing Recipe

Irresistible Homemade Stuffing Recipe for Cozy Holiday Feasts

Transform simple ingredients into a heartwarming Homemade Stuffing Recipe that’s perfect for cozy holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 loaf bread hearty bakery-style or gluten-free
  • 2 eggs acts as a binder
For the Aromatics
  • 3/4 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
For Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
For Moisture
  • 2 cups chicken broth can substitute with vegetable broth

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch or 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Stuffing Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish.
  2. Melt unsalted butter over medium heat and sauté onions and celery for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, marjoram, sage, and parsley; stir well.
  4. Whisk together eggs and chicken broth in a separate bowl until combined.
  5. Combine stale bread cubes with sautéed vegetables and gently toss in the egg and broth mixture.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the buttered baking dish, spreading evenly, and dot with butter.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely.
  9. Let the stuffing rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use stale bread or lightly toasted fresh cubes for ideal texture. Adjust baking time if doubling the recipe.

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