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baked bread stuffing

Classic Bread Stuffing

Diana Rattray
Fresh herbs elevate this moist, savory bread stuffing. Complement a holiday meal or everyday dinner with a side of bread dressing!
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Servings 10 servings
Calories 294
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Course Dressing, Side Dish, Stuffing, Thanksgiving
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound bread, cubed, about 14 cups
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, for the baking sheet
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups diced onions
  • 1 1/2 cups celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, grated, optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, or more, as needed to moisten
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

For the Bread

  • Heat the oven to 225 F and gather the ingredients.
    Basic bread stuffing ingredients.
  • Cut the bread into 1/2-inch cubes and spread it out in a single layer on a lightly oiled large baking sheet. Bake until dry and lightly toasted, about 40 to 50 minutes. Note: You can do this ahead of time —let the toasted bread cubes cool and put them in a food storage bag until you're ready to make the stuffing.

For the Stuffing

  • Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish or spray it with cooking spray, and heat the oven to 350 F.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots, if using. Cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
    Sauteed vegetables for the stuffing.
  • Combine the bread cubes with the sautéed vegetables, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock. Add more, as needed. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Make sure to taste for seasoning before you add the raw eggs.
    Stuffing ingredients combined in a bowl.
  • Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl until well blended and add them to the bread mixture. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake until lightly browned, about 45 to 55 minutes.
    Baked bread stuffing
  • Let the stuffing rest for a few minutes before serving.
    bread stuffing or dressing on a plate with baking dish on the side

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1569IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword bread dressing, bread stuffing, thanksgiving sides
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