Traditional Stuffing Recipe

This traditional stuffing recipe is a classic for a reason! Crunchy on top, soft inside, and full of flavor, Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without it.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Traditional Stuffing Recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Calories: 68kcal

Author: Louisa

Equipment

Ingredients

8 cups dry bread cubes
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
Salt to taste
Pinch black pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried sage
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Non-stick spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, around 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in your herbs and seasonings.
Pour in the broth and mix well.
Remove from the heat, then stir in the eggs.
Toss the bread cubes in the mixture until well-coated.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 50 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

This traditional stuffing recipe is best made with a dry loaf of bread. If you don't have day-old bread, you can cut fresh bread into cubes and bake them at 300°F for 25 minutes or until firm, tossing halfway through.
To achieve the perfect crispy top and soft middle on your homemade bread stuffing, cover it with foil for the first 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking until the top is crisp and lightly browned.
Add your own spin to this classic stuffing recipe! Cook, drain, and crumble a few links of Italian sausage, then fold them into the stuffing before baking.

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