Description
This classic Thanksgiving stuffing celebrates simple, high-quality ingredients to deliver the nostalgic taste of home-cooked holidays. By combining toasted, crusty bread cubes with a rich, herb-infused base of celery, onion, and aromatic sage, this dish achieves the perfect golden-brown texture. It is a savory, crowd-pleasing side dish that perfectly complements roasted poultry or vegetarian main courses, ensuring every bite is packed with savory, earthy, and comforting goodness without the need for pork or alcohol.
Ingredients
12 cups day-old white bread, cubed
1 cup unsalted butter
2 large yellow onions, diced
4 celery stalks, chopped
1 tablespoon dried sage
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spread bread cubes onto two large baking sheets in a single layer.
Bake the bread cubes for 15 minutes until firm and dry to the touch.
Transfer the dried bread to a very large mixing bowl.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onions and celery to the skillet and sauté until softened.
Stir in the dried sage, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper, cooking for one minute.
Pour the vegetable mixture over the dried bread cubes.
Gradually pour the vegetable broth over the mixture, tossing gently until combined.
Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden-brown and crispy.
Notes
Ensure your bread is sufficiently dried to prevent soggy stuffing. You can toast the bread a day in advance for better results. If you prefer a moister stuffing, add a splash more vegetable broth before baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg