Traditional Baked Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this Traditional Baked Stuffing recipe, a timeless side dish brimming with warm, savory flavors. Made with hearty cubes of sourdough or white bread, this classic stuffing gets its soul-soothing taste from a buttery blend of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, thyme, and sage. A mixture of eggs and broth ensures a moist, tender interior, while baking creates a golden, crispy top that’s irresistible. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish pairs beautifully with your Thanksgiving turkey or any festive roast. Don’t miss out on this essential holiday recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large (diced) yellow onion
• 4 stalks (diced) celery
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 pound (cubed into 1-inch pieces) white or sourdough bread
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large (beaten) eggs
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon (chopped) sage
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon (for greasing the baking dish) olive oil or butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened but not browned. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed bread. Pour the sautéed vegetable mixture over the bread.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth, beaten eggs, parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Slowly pour the broth mixture over the bread and toss until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.

Step 6

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.

Step 7

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the top is crispy and golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1600.7 grams (1600.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2354

Total Fat 123.20g	158%
Saturated Fat 62.40g	312%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 620mg	207%
Sodium 3644mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 265.10g	96%
Dietary Fiber 14.80g	53%
Total Sugars 28.60g
Protein 61.30g	123%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 827mg	64%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 1078mg	23%

*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: 45.9%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 43.9%