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    Home > Blog > Dinner > BEST Homemade Stuffing Recipe

    BEST Homemade Stuffing Recipe

    by Jenny Park · Published: Nov 15, 2022

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    The BEST Homemade Stuffing Recipe you will ever taste! Our delicious homemade stuffing is buttery, filled with fresh herbs and is still subtle enough to go so well with a variety of dishes!
    Stuffing in a baking dish with a scoop taken out.
    Stuffing in a baking dish with a scoop taken out.
    Stuffing in a baking dish with a scoop taken out.
    Stuffing in a baking dish with a spoon in it.
    Stuffing in a baking dish with a scoop taken out.

    We both love stuffing so much and think we have the BEST Homemade Stuffing Recipe ever! Admittedly, like most people, we only think to make it when thanksgiving rolls around; so we always want to make it extra special. Our recipe is super buttery, herbaceous, but still subtle enough that it can go with a variety of dishes. It really is perfect for any thanksgiving table!

    How to Make Homemade Stuffing Recipe

    1. Melt all but 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion and sauté for about 10 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
    2. Add garlic and herbs and continue to sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
    Onions and celery cooking in a skillet to make stuffing.
    Onions and celery with herbs in a skillet.
    1. In a large mixing bowl combine both fresh and dried cubed bread. Toss together. Add butter mixture and toss together until evenly combined.
    2. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Pour stock over bread mixture and toss together until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Allow mixture to rest for about 30 minutes so the bread can absorb the butter and stock. Toss again.
    Stuffing being mixed in a bowl.
    Stock being poured into a bowl with stuffing.
    1. Add eggs to bread mixture and thoroughly mix together.
    2. Rub a 9″x13″ baking dish with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Pour stuffing mixture into baking dish.

    Stuffing with eggs cracked into it.
    Stuffing in a baking dish getting ready to be baked.
    1. Bake stuffing uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until soft in the center but slightly crisp on top. Serve.
    Homemade stuffing in a baking dish freshly baked.

    Why Use Dry and Fresh Bread Cubes

    We like to use a mixture of dried bread cubes as well as fresh bread cubes for our stuffing recipe because we think it gives the best results of nice and soft in the center, slightly crisp on top, while still holding together when you scoop it.

    Drying Bread Cubes for Our Homemade Stuffing Recipe

    We only dry our bread cubes for a maximum of 24 hours. We think it dries the bread cubes out just enough where they still easily absorb the butter and stock. If you live in a particularly humid environment, you can leave them out to dry for 2 days.

    To dry out the bread cubes, just spread them onto a baking sheet in a single layer and set them on the counter in a cool, dry place.

    If you do happen to let your bread cubes dry for over 24 hours, just give them more time to sit in the mixing bowl with the other ingredients so they can properly absorb the liquid.

    Make Ahead Instructions

    Our stuffing recipe can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.

    To make the homemade stuffing recipe ahead of time, just follow the instructions as written, cool completely, then tightly cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to use.

    To reheat, uncover the stuffing, drizzle about 2/3 cup chicken stock over the entire baking dish and dot the top with 2 to 3 tablespoons butter. Then bake the stuffing for 18 to 25 minutes at 350˚F, until stuffing has heated through and the top has crisped up again.

    Close up on a baking dish with stuffing.

    Tips for Making the BEST Homemade Stuffing Recipe

    • Use a mixture of fresh and dry bread to help overall stuffing hold together when baked.
    • The addition of the eggs will also help the stuffing hold together.
    • Allow the entire mixture to sit for about 30 minutes to ensure all of the butter and stock have absorbed into the bread, to prevent your homemade stuffing from being dry.
    • Don’t skimp on the herbs because they provide so much delicious flavor to the dish.
    • Use a high quality turkey, vegetable or chicken broth (or stock) to also enhance the flavor of your stuffing.

    Our Favorite Dishes to Serve with Our Stuffing Recipe

    • Citrus Dry Brine Turkey
    • Spatchcock Chicken
    • Standing Rib Roast
    • Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
    • Roasted Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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    The BEST Homemade Stuffing Recipe you will ever taste! Our delicious homemade stuffing is buttery, filled with fresh herbs and is still subtle enough to go so well with a variety of dishes!
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 55 mins
    resting time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
    Servings: 12

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 1/2 pound cubed sourdough or French baguette (fresh)
    • 1/2 pound cubed sourdough or French baguette (dried)
    • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter divided
    • 4 celery stalks, finely diced (about 1 1/3 cups)
    • 1 yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 3/4 cups)
    • 6 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
    • 3 1/2 tablespoons minced sage
    • 3 tablespoons minced thyme
    • 1 tablespoon minced rosemary
    • 2 cups warm chicken stock
    • 2 eggs
    • salt and pepper to taste

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Melt all but 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion and sauté for about 10 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
    • Add garlic and herbs and continue to sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
    • In a large mixing bowl combine both fresh and dried cubed bread. Toss together. Add butter mixture and toss together until evenly combined.
    • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Pour stock over bread mixture and toss together until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Allow mixture to rest for about 30 minutes so the bread can absorb the butter and stock. Toss again.
    • Add eggs to bread mixture and thoroughly mix together.
    • Rub a 9"x13" baking dish with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
    • Pour stuffing mixture into baking dish.
    • Bake stuffing uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until soft in the center but slightly crisp on top. Serve.

      NOTES  

    Drying Bread Cubes for Our Homemade Stuffing Recipe
    We only dry our bread cubes for a maximum of 24 hours. We think it dries the bread cubes out just enough where they still easily absorb the butter and stock. If you live in a particularly humid environment, you can leave them out to dry for 2 days.
    To dry out the bread cubes, just spread them onto a baking sheet in a single layer and set them on the counter in a cool, dry place.
    If you do happen to let your bread cubes dry for over 24 hours, just give them more time to sit in the mixing bowl with the other ingredients so they can properly absorb the liquid.
    Make Ahead Instructions
    Our stuffing recipe can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
    To make the stuffing ahead of time, just follow the instructions as written, cool completely, then tightly cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to use.
    To reheat, uncover the stuffing, drizzle about 2/3 cup chicken stock over the entire baking dish and dot the top with 2 to 3 tablespoons butter. Then bake the stuffing for 18 to 25 minutes at 350˚F, until stuffing has heated through and the top has crisped up again.
    Tips for Making the BEST Homemade Stuffing Recipe
    • Use a mixture of fresh and dry bread to help overall stuffing hold together when baked.
    • The addition of the eggs will also help the stuffing hold together.
    • Allow the entire mixture to sit for about 30 minutes to ensure all of the butter and stock have absorbed into the bread, to prevent your stuffing from being dry.
    Calories: 269kcal Carbohydrates: 22g Protein: 6g Fat: 18g Saturated Fat: 10g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 69mg Sodium: 596mg Potassium: 146mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 608IU Vitamin C: 4mg Calcium: 76mg Iron: 2mg
    CUISINE: American
    KEYWORD: vegetarian stuffing
    COURSE: Side Dish

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    November 15, 2022 / 1 Comment

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. Jeremy

      February 12, 2023 at 7:27 am

      5 stars
      Just celebrated 2nd Thanksgiving with friends instead of Valentine’s Day. This stuffing was the most popular dish of the evening. So delicious!!!

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