Description

This Old Fashioned Stuffing recipe features a classic blend of sautéed onions, celery, fresh herbs, and French bread cubes, moistened with savory chicken broth and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a comforting side dish for holiday meals or cozy dinners, this stuffing balances rich buttery flavors with fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme to create a timeless favorite.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Aromatics

1 medium white onion, diced
1 1/2 cups sliced celery

Herbs

1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

Other Ingredients

1/2 cup salted butter
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound French bread, cubed (or any stale bakery-style bread)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the stuffing does not stick and bakes evenly.
Sauté Vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salted butter, diced onion, and sliced celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth along with salt and black pepper. Bring this mixture to a boil to meld the flavors, then remove from heat promptly to prevent overcooking.
Prepare the Bread: Cube your French bread. If your bread isn’t stale, toast it beforehand to give the stuffing the perfect texture. Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
Add Herbs: Toss the bread cubes with the minced fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme, ensuring the herbs are evenly distributed for balanced flavor in every bite.
Moisten the Bread: Slowly pour the hot broth and vegetable mixture over the bread and herbs. Gently stir to coat all the bread pieces thoroughly without breaking them up too much.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the moistened bread mixture evenly in the greased baking dish, preparing it for baking to develop its crust and warm through.
Bake: Bake the stuffing in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp. Serve hot to enjoy the full comforting flavors.

Notes

If your bread is not stale, toasting the bread cubes first helps achieve the ideal texture.
You can substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, but it will slightly change the flavor.
Fresh herbs provide the best flavor, but dried herbs can be used—use about one-third the amount.
Feel free to add cooked sausage or nuts for variation.
Leftover stuffing reheats well in a covered dish in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.