Here’s a classic, savory stuffing recipe 🍞🧅 — perfect as a side dish for chicken or any comfort meal.
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 8 cups day-old bread cubes (white or a mix, slightly dried)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2–3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten (optional, for a firmer texture)
Instructions
- Prep the bread
- If fresh, toast bread cubes in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes until slightly crisp.
- Cook the veggies
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and celery; cook until soft (5–7 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Combine
- In a large bowl, mix bread cubes with cooked vegetables.
- Add sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Add liquid
- Pour in chicken broth gradually, mixing until bread is moist but not soggy.
- Stir in beaten eggs if using.
- Bake
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes until golden on top.
- Serve
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Variations
- Add cooked sausage or ground meat for extra flavor 🍖
- Mix in dried cranberries or apples for a sweet touch 🍎
- Use cornbread instead of regular bread for a Southern-style stuffing
If you want, I can give you a quick stovetop version or a stuffing recipe for inside a roast chicken 👍
