Name: Simple turkey stuffing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups dried bread cubes, about 12 ounces; ½ cup unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 celery stalks, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 to 2½ cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Description

Classic oven-baked turkey stuffing made with buttery bread cubes, sautéed onions and celery, savory herbs, and broth, with a moist center and golden, crispy edges.

Ingredients

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8 cups dried bread cubes, about 12 ounces
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 to 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the bread. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. If your bread isn’t already dry, spread the cubes on a baking sheet and toast at 250°F for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want the bread dry enough to absorb the broth without falling apart.
Cook the vegetables. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic, sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
Mix the stuffing. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl and add the butter and vegetable mixture. Pour in 2 cups of broth and toss gently. The bread should be evenly moistened but not swimming in liquid. Add more broth a little at a time if needed. Stir in the beaten eggs until everything is combined.
Bake the stuffing. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly without packing it down tightly. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 to 20 minutes, until the top is golden and the center reaches 165°F.
Serve warm. Let the stuffing stand for about 5 minutes before serving. If you like extra-crispy edges, leave it uncovered for a few more minutes in the oven, watching carefully so the top doesn’t burn.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 251
Sugar: 3.9 g
Sodium: 535.8 mg
Fat: 14.3 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 77 mg