Old Fashioned Herb Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this classic Old Fashioned Herb Stuffing, a timeless recipe bursting with rustic charm and robust flavors. Made with perfectly toasted day-old bread, a medley of fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, thyme, and parsley, and sautéed onions and celery, this stuffing is the epitome of comfort food. Moistened with rich chicken or vegetable stock and bound with beaten eggs, it bakes to perfection—soft and flavorful on the inside with a golden, crispy top. Ready in just over an hour, this savory side dish is a must-have for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering. Pair it with roasted turkey or serve it alongside a hearty vegetable medley for a taste of tradition that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 cups day-old bread (cubed)
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 4 stalks celery stalks (finely chopped)
• 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread evenly on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly toasted. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and celery, and sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to release the herb flavors.

Step 5

Pour the sautéed vegetable mixture over the toasted bread cubes in the mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.

Step 6

Gradually pour the chicken or vegetable stock over the bread mixture, tossing as you go to evenly moisten the bread. The bread should be moist but not soggy.

Step 7

Whisk the beaten eggs with the salt and black pepper, then pour into the bread mixture. Toss gently to distribute the eggs evenly.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crisp.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Old Fashioned Herb Stuffing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3013.8 grams (3013.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5062

Total Fat 158.60g	203%
Saturated Fat 69.60g	348%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 618mg	206%
Sodium 14931mg	649%
Total Carbohydrate 769.00g	280%
Dietary Fiber 64.50g	230%
Total Sugars 66.40g
Protein 173.50g	347%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 1773mg	136%
Iron 43mg	240%
Potassium 4742mg	101%

*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: 27.5%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 59.2%