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Thanksgiving Stuffing

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A classic, old-fashioned bread stuffing made with sourdough or French bread, sautéed onions and celery, and fresh herbs that brings warmth and nostalgia to your Thanksgiving table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Side Dish, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 cups sourdough or French bread, cubed Day-old or slightly dried works best.
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups celery, finely chopped About 3–4 stalks.
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 4 cups low-sodium broth Chicken or vegetable; use low-sodium to control seasoning.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Substitute olive oil for dairy-free.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish or a comparable casserole pan.
  2. Cube 10 cups of bread into roughly 1-inch pieces. If bread is soft, toast cubes briefly to dry.
  3. Melt ½ cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the finely diced onion and chopped celery to the skillet. Sauté until softened and slightly golden, about 8–10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the chopped sage, thyme, and rosemary so the residual heat releases their oils.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour the butter-vegetable-herb mixture over the bread and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Warm 4 cups of low-sodium broth in a saucepan or microwave. Add the broth to the bread mixture gradually, tossing gently. Stop when the bread is moist but not soggy.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing down lightly to compact.
Baking
  1. Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set. If the edges brown too quickly, tent with foil.
  2. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

If your bread is very fresh, spread cubes on a sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 10–15 minutes to dry them slightly. Using fresh herbs brightens the flavor; if you must use dried, use about one-third the amount and check seasoning.
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