Easy Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 small onions
diced
- 4 ribs celery
diced
- ⅔ cup butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning
or ½ teaspoon ground sage
- black pepper
- salt to taste
- 12 cups dry bread cubes
- 2 to 4 cups chicken broth
see notes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
sage, thyme, and/or rosemary
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and poultry seasoning (and rosemary if using). Reduce the temperature to medium low and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, onion mixture, parsley and fresh herbs.
- 4
Pour 1 cup of broth overtop and toss the cubes. Add the remaining broth, a little bit at a time until cubes are moist (but not soggy) and gently toss. You may not need all of the broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Place the bread mixture in a serving dish, dot with additional butter if desired and cover.
- 6
Bake 35 minutes, uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.
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About this Recipe
Searching for that quintessential, comforting side dish to make your holiday or family meal complete? This easy stuffing recipe delivers classic flavors, a golden finish, and satisfying texture every time, proving that simple ingredients can yield truly memorable results.
What sets this easy stuffing apart is its straightforward approach: combining aromatic celery and onions sautéed in rich butter with 12 cups of dry bread cubes. The thoughtful balance of poultry seasoning and fresh herbs ensures a deeply flavorful, never bland, result. This recipe provides a solid foundation for a beloved side dish, bringing warmth and classic taste to your table with minimal fuss.
You can expect a stuffing that's wonderfully aromatic and savory, with tender, moist bread cubes throughout and a delightful golden-brown, slightly crispy top. The rich butter, fragrant onions, and celery create a robust base, perfectly seasoned with a harmonious blend of poultry spice and fresh herbs like sage, thyme, or rosemary. This comforting side is designed to be approachable for any home cook, delivering a deeply satisfying experience with its classic savory profile.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste; if you don't have poultry seasoning, ½ teaspoon of ground sage works beautifully. The amount of chicken broth can be varied from 2 to 4 cups depending on your preferred moisture level—use less for a firmer stuffing, more for a very tender result. You can also experiment with your favorite combination of fresh herbs—sage, thyme, and rosemary all contribute wonderful depth.
This versatile stuffing is the ideal accompaniment to any festive meal or Sunday roast, bringing warmth and classic flavor to your table. Serve it generously alongside roast poultry for a truly unforgettable dining experience.