Ingredients
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 small yellow onions, diced
- 4 ribs celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (any combination of sage, thyme, or rosemary), or 1 teaspoon dry herbs
Seasonings
- 1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning or ½ teaspoon ground sage
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Other Ingredients
- ⅔ cup butter
- 12 cups dry bread cubes
- 2 to 4 cups chicken broth (adjust as needed to moisten bread cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the stuffing.
- Sauté Vegetables and Herbs: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions, diced celery, poultry seasoning, and rosemary if using. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry bread cubes with the sautéed vegetable mixture, chopped parsley, and fresh herbs. Stir gently to combine all flavors evenly.
- Add Broth: Pour 1 cup of chicken broth over the bread mixture and toss gently. Gradually add the remaining broth, a little at a time, until the bread cubes are moist but not soggy. You may not need all of the broth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as preferred.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the stuffing mixture to a baking dish. Dot with additional butter if desired for extra richness. Cover the dish with foil to keep moisture in during baking.
- Bake Covered: Place the covered baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to heat through.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes to let the top become golden and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving as a delicious side dish for your meal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chicken broth based on how moist you prefer your stuffing; start with less and add more gradually.
- Use stale or dried bread cubes for best texture, as fresh bread may become too mushy.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted with dried herbs using about one-third the amount, as dried herbs are more concentrated.
- This stuffing pairs wonderfully with turkey, chicken, or pork dishes, especially during holiday meals.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
