Ingredients
– 13-15 cups dry bread cubes (about 2 1-pound loaves; heavier white bread like French or Italian recommended) for forming the stuffing base and holding texture after soaking
– 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter for adding richness and helping flavor coat every bread cube
– 1 cup chopped celery for bringing a mild crunch and classic savory flavor
– 1 cup diced yellow onion for adding sweetness when sautéed and building the flavor base
– 2 1/4 teaspoons salt for seasoning the bread and balancing the broth
– 1 teaspoon ground black pepper for adding warmth and depth
– 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning for delivering that traditional Thanksgiving seasoning profile
– 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (low sodium preferred) for moistening the bread cubes and tying flavors together
– 2 large eggs for acting as a binder so the dressing holds together and doesn’t crumble
Instructions
1-First Step: Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a 2-quart casserole or 9×13 baking dish.
2-Second Step: Sauté chopped onion and celery in butter over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, until tender.
3-Third Step: Place bread cubes in a large bowl, then pour the butter and vegetable mixture over the bread cubes. Mix well so everything gets coated.
4-Fourth Step: Add salt, black pepper, poultry seasoning, chicken stock, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until the bread cubes look evenly moistened.
5-Fifth Step: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish so it bakes consistently.
6-Sixth Step: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
7-Final Step: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary if desired, then serve warm.
Last Step:
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🍞 Use bread dried out for 48 hours or low oven to absorb flavors perfectly without sogginess.
🥚 Eggs bind the stuffing for a cohesive texture that holds together beautifully.
🧈 Sauté veggies in butter first for deep savory aroma and flavor foundation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1029 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 111 mg