All Purpose Bread Stuffing

Transform your holiday table with this classic All-Purpose Bread Stuffing—a versatile, crowd-pleasing side dish that’s bursting with comforting flavors and aromatic herbs. Crafted with golden-toasted cubes of day-old bread, sautéed onion, celery, and garlic, this recipe is perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, sage, and a touch of thyme. A rich blend of eggs and broth brings it all together, creating a stuffing that’s moist on the inside with a delightfully crisp topping. Ideal as a side for turkey, chicken, or even roasted vegetables, this stuffing is easy to prepare and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy Sunday dinner, this timeless recipe promises to be the highlight of your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old bread (cubed)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 3 stalks celery (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
• 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and celery, cooking until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 4

Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Add the toasted bread cubes, chopped parsley, sage, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and 2 cups of broth.

Step 6

Slowly pour the egg and broth mixture over the bread mixture, tossing gently to ensure even distribution. Add the remaining 0.5 cup of broth a little at a time if the stuffing still seems dry.

Step 7

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2137.7 grams (2137.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3598

Total Fat 131.40g	168%
Saturated Fat 54.10g	271%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 556mg	185%
Sodium 9698mg	422%
Total Carbohydrate 508.80g	185%
Dietary Fiber 44.10g	158%
Total Sugars 40.20g
Protein 122.20g	244%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 1378mg	106%
Iron 35mg	193%
Potassium 3791mg	81%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.9%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 54.9%