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Perfect Homemade Stuffing

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A traditional bread stuffing recipe made with dried bread cubes, sautéed onions and celery in butter, mixed with herbs and chicken broth, then baked to a crispy golden top.

Ingredients

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  • 12 cups dried bread cubes (stale bread)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped sage
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed (for dotting on top)

Instructions

  1. Dry bread cubes using stale bread or by baking bread cubes at 200°F for about 20 minutes until dry.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F and generously butter a 9×9 inch baking pan (use larger pan if doubling).
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3/4 cup butter. Add onions and celery and sauté until completely softened, about 20-30 minutes.
  4. Remove skillet from heat and stir in salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, marjoram, fresh sage, and fresh parsley.
  5. Whisk together eggs and chicken broth in a separate bowl.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the onion/herb mixture with the dried bread cubes. Pour in the egg and broth mixture and stir until the bread absorbs the liquid.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the buttered baking pan. Dot the top with cubed butter.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. For a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.

Notes

Use stale bread or dry fresh bread cubes in the oven to ensure the stuffing absorbs the broth properly without becoming mushy. Sautéing the onions and celery slowly brings out their sweetness and adds depth of flavor. Dotting butter on top before baking helps create a golden, crispy crust.

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