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golden baked classic butter herb stuffing in white dish with thanksgiving sides

Classic Butter Herb Stuffing Recipe

antania mackron
This classic butter herb stuffing brings buttery bread cubes, fresh herbs, and golden crisp edges together for the ultimate holiday side dish it’s nostalgic, cozy, and perfect for every celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Bread cubes preferably day-old or toasted
  • Unsalted butter
  • Diced onion
  • Diced celery
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh sage
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Fresh thyme
  • Chicken or vegetable broth
  • Eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut bread into cubes and toast in the oven until lightly crisp.
  • In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and celery until soft and fragrant.
  • In a large bowl, mix bread cubes, cooked veggies, chopped herbs, broth, and beaten eggs.
  • Toss gently to combine without turning mushy.
  • Spread the mixture into a buttered baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F for about 45 minutes until golden and crisp on top.

Notes

Use a sturdy bread like sourdough for best texture. To make it vegetarian, use vegetable broth and plant-based butter. Perfect make-ahead dish for holiday gatherings.
Keyword buttery bread, herb stuffing, holiday side, stuffing, Thanksgiving