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Homemade Stuffing Recipe

Loved-Up Homemade Stuffing Recipe for Cozy Holiday Feasts

This Homemade Stuffing Recipe perfectly balances buttery softness with a crispy top layer, making it a must-try for holiday feasts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 loaf hearty bakery-style bread or gluten-free bread
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
For Binding
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, melt ¾ cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add diced onions and celery, sauté for 20-30 minutes until soft.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, marjoram, sage, and parsley until well combined.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and chicken broth until fully combined.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add stale bread cubes and pour the buttery vegetable mixture over them. Gently mix until bread is coated.
  6. Pour egg and broth mixture over the bread and mix gently until evenly coated.
  7. Transfer the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
  9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use stale or toasted bread for best absorption. Feel free to customize with different add-ins.

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