Description
A heartwarming stuffing filled with crusty bread, aromatic herbs, and rich broth that brings families together during Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- Crusty bread (day-old preferred)
- Aromatic herbs (sage, thyme, and parsley)
- Rich broth (chicken or vegetable)
- Sausage (optional)
- Nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
- Onion
- Celery
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the crusty bread into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add chopped onion and celery. Sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the herbs, salt, and pepper, cooking for another minute.
- Pour the sautéed mixture over the bread and gradually add the broth, mixing until the bread is moist.
- If using, fold in the sausage or nuts gently.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different types of bread and add-ins to customize the stuffing to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving stuffing, comfort food, family recipe, holiday meal, side dish