Your Basic Stuffing

Elevate your holiday spread or weeknight dinner with "Your Basic Stuffing," the ultimate classic side dish that’s anything but ordinary. Featuring a harmonious blend of buttery sautéed onions, crisp celery, fragrant dried herbs like sage and thyme, and a medley of fresh garlic and parsley, this recipe gives traditional stuffing a flavorful twist. Tossed with cubes of day-old bread and moistened with a perfect balance of low-sodium broth and eggs, it bakes to golden perfection with a crisp, buttery top and a tender, savory interior. Ready in just over an hour, this timeless crowd-pleaser is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with roast chicken, turkey, or plant-based mains. Whether you’re hosting a holiday feast or craving comfort food, this essential stuffing recipe is guaranteed to shine on your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 eggs large eggs, beaten
• 14 cups day-old bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Season the onion-celery mixture with kosher salt, black pepper, dried sage, and dried thyme. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasoning.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked onion-celery mixture with the bread cubes. Toss gently until the bread is evenly coated.

Step 6

Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the bread mixture, stirring gently to help the bread absorb the liquid.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs until beaten, then pour them over the bread mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.

Step 8

Fold in the chopped parsley for a fresh herbal note.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 12

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3033.7 grams (3033.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6659

Total Fat 177.60g	228%
Saturated Fat 73.20g	366%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 620mg	207%
Sodium 11632mg	506%
Total Carbohydrate 1070.20g	389%
Dietary Fiber 75.00g	268%
Total Sugars 76.90g
Protein 227.40g	455%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 1608mg	124%
Iron 74mg	411%
Potassium 2933mg	62%

*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: 23.5%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 63.1%