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An inviting, well-seasoned herb stuffing nestled in a pristine white ceramic baking dish. The golden-brown crust on top contrasts beautifully with the fresh green specks of herbs scattered throughout. The texture appears delightfully crisp on top while remaining moist and fluffy underneath, hinting at the delectable savory flavors within. It's clear the dish is ready to be served and enjoyed.
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Traditional Herb Stuffing

A Traditional Herb Stuffing recipe with pieces of dried white bread, savory spices and herbs, freshly chopped celery, onion, and garlic moistened in a buttery chicken broth and baked in a casserole dish. A must make side dish recipe for Thanksgiving Day dinner with classic stuffing flavors. A holiday tradition with exceptional taste and texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 217kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz bread cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • cups celery finely chopped
  • 7 large garlic cloves, minced about 2 tbsp
  • ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • tbsp chopped fresh sage
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut bread into 1-inch pieces. Place bread cubes in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until dried and toasted.
  • In a large stockpot, melt butter and oil on medium heat.
  • Sauté onions and celery for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic, chopped parsley, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat. Allow to cool; about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in bread cubes. Toss together.
  • Pour in broth. Whisk egg and add to pot. Toss together until combined.
  • Evenly spread wet bread stuffing into a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in oven for 30 minutes until hot in the center and brown on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 695mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg