Description
A cozy baked stuffing made with day-old bread cubes, butter, celery, onion, fresh herbs, broth, and eggs for a crisp golden top and tender savory center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups day-old bread cubes, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
- Place the dry bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth and beaten eggs until smooth.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and celery, then cook for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper, then cook for 1 minute.
- Pour the buttery vegetable and herb mixture over the bread cubes and toss gently.
- Slowly add the broth and egg mixture while folding until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
- Let the stuffing rest for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Use dry bread cubes for the best texture.
- Add broth gradually so the stuffing does not become soggy.
- For extra crispness, bake uncovered for a few more minutes while watching closely.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: buttery herb stuffing, herb stuffing, baked stuffing, holiday side dish, vegetarian stuffing