Easy Stuffing

Stuffing in a baking dish with mashed potatoes

This Easy Stuffing recipe is made from scratch with simple ingredients: bread cubes, onions, carrots, butter, and fresh herbs. The vegetables are sautéed and then tossed with bread and spices. After adding broth, the stuffing is baked until golden and crisp on top. It is perfect for a flavorful side dish at any cozy dinner.

Course Side Dish

Keyword Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, Egg, Garlic, Onion, Salt, Vegetable Oil

Cooking Method Oven

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 118kcal

Author University of Maine Extension

Equipment

Oven
Large Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Baking Dish 9x9 inch

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
½ Onion Cut into ¼-½ inch pieces
1 Celery Stalk Cut into ¼-½ inch pieces
½ Carrot Large, peeled and cut into ¼-½ inch pieces
1 clove Garlic Finely minced
1 Egg Beaten
½ quart Vegetable Stock Low-sodium
5-6 cups Bread Whole-grain, cubed and dried overnight or in the oven
2 Tablespoons Butter Unsalted
Salt To taste
Black Pepper To taste
Herbs To taste; rosemary, parsley, chive, oregano

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook and stir frequently until lightly browned.
Place cooked vegetables in a large mixing bowl and add broth/stock and beaten egg. Mix well then add in the dried bread cubes. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs. The mixture should be fairly wet but not soupy, add more broth if too dry. (*Optional, can add any drippings from a roasted turkey.)
Use half of the butter to coat a 9×9-inch baking dish. Spread the bread mixture into the buttered dish and top with the remaining butter.
Bake for 30–45 minutes or until golden and slightly crisp around the edges and top. Should reach a minimum of 145 degrees F internally.

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Notes

Cornbread can also be used.

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