Sarah - I'm back with the new recipe for this week. It's my Classic Stuffing Recipe. I know there are a lot of thanksgiving stuffing recipes but this is what i call a classic stuffing recipe. When I first started hosting thanksgiving I would get the store-bought one but when I started experimenting with stuffing recipe. I saw the homemade one is a win win because it gives so much flavor as compare to the store bought one.
WHAT MAKES A REALLY GREAT CLASSIC STUFFING RECIPE?
For me it's has to be perfect not to soggy and not too crispy. I really want to be slightly soft with some toasty edges on top just the perfect amount not too toasty though. Good stuffing is like extremely essential to any thanksgiving meal, as Siman and Garfunkel sing "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme..." Thanksgiving is all about the sides.
WHY ARE THERE EGGS IN STUFFING?
Eggs works like a binder, they bind everything together to keep everything in place. You can't have stuffing without eggs. In addition, eggs prevent the stuffing to be crumbly.
HOW DO YOU MAKE THE BREAD STALE FOR STUFFING?
Drying the bread before making the stuffing is crucial for texture and flavor. If you plan ahead, you can simply leave the bread cubes out on the counter for a few days to become stale. Otherwise, spread them out on baking sheets and dry in a 300-degree oven for 30 to 60 minutes.
WHICH BREAD TO USE FOR THIS STUFFING RECIPE?
I personally use garlic roasted baguette for this recipe. The garlic flavor is mind-blowing in this recipe. I swear if you try this you will never go back to buying any other baguette for this recipe. I am 100 % sure of that.
CAN I USE DRIED HERBS INSTEAD OF FRESH HERBS?
I only use Italian seasoning for one step of this recipe. However, where the recipe says fresh herbs are needs I strongly urge you to add fresh herbs in your recipe. It's a game changer, I promise.
Classic Stuffing Recipe is one of my favorite thanksgiving recipes. I'm extremely proud of it. We have a lot of Thanksgiving recipes on our blog like: Pumpkin Bread , Banana Chocolate Chip Bread , and Green Bean Casserole . If you have any questions about our recipes, techniques, recipe request, or you just want to say hi! Please feel free to message us and As always, if you try any of our recipes be sure to tag us on instagram @twoclovesinapot. Find us on Pinterest too, @twoclovesinapot. Please subscribe to our newsletter. We value honest feedback.
Classic Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lbs roasted garlic bread loaf cut into ¼-1/2 inch (if you can't find a roasted garlic bread loaf then sourdough bread loaf would work as well)
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 celery sticks chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped (discard the stem)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 2 eggs
- 2 cup chicken stock
- salt and pepper as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees, place the bread cubes on a baking tray that's lined with parchment paper and pop them in the oven. Allow them to dry out for about 45 minutes making sure to toss them around half way though.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and italian seasoning.
- Add the chicken stock and whisk together.
- Set aside.
- In a large skillet heated over medium heat, add the butter and allow it to melt.
- Now you are going to add garlic and saute it until it's golden to light brown
- Next add the onions and celery along with italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes or until they cook down a bit.
- Sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Turn off the stove.
- Pour the onion celery mixture into the large bowl with the bread along with the chicken broth and eggs mixture.
- Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir together.
- Grease the baking pan with butter
- Pour the mixture that you just made into prepared greased baking pan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until top is golden brown and middle is set.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes (keep watching with the oven light on. Stay close to oven.)
- Enjoy!
Melva Edens says
This stuffing is amazing. This is so different from my traditional Southern Stuffing, but we love this new dish.
Vicki R Martinez says
I'm not sure what you mean by a "roasted garlic baguette"
Sarah Mirza says
They sell roasted garlic bread loaf at any local grocery store. let me know if you can't find it.
Vicki R Martinez says
So, I can get regular garlic baguette and toast it?
Sarah Mirza says
Pick up sourdough loaf of bread instead
Vicki R Martinez says
Thank you. This recipe is almost exactly what my Mom passed down to me, with the exception of the garlic baguette. We have always used regular day old toasted bread. I'm eager to try this one!
Sarah Mirza says
I can't wait until you try this recipe. If you find a sourdough bread loaf that would work too. The recipe itself have garlic in it so don't worry if you can't find a roasted garlic bread loaf.
Mpatel says
This was the best stuffing i have ever had and definitely a crowd pleaser. This is for sure a recipe ill be coming back to every thanksgiving!
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much
KhadijaM says
Thank you thank you THANK YOU! This was delicious. And you took the time to answer my questions days before Thanksgiving and the day of Thanksgiving! Everyone raved about this stuffing, especially since I have always made the boxed brand kind. Never again!
Sarah Mirza says
awwwww Thank you so much
Hufsa says
I made my first Thanksgiving spread this year, and had never had stuffing before in my life. I didn't even know what it was, but my sister insisted that she really wanted some. Tried your recipe and it was a hit with everyone!! Even people who told me that they usually pass on stuffing at Thanksgiving because it never tastes good were telling me how great this was. Thank you so much for creating this, and saving my dinner!!!
Hufsa says
I made my first Thanksgiving spread this year, and had never had stuffing before in my life. I didn’t even know what it was, but my sister insisted that she really wanted some. Tried your recipe and it was a hit with everyone!! Even people who told me that they usually pass on stuffing at Thanksgiving because it never tastes good were telling me how great this was. Thank you so much for creating this, and saving my dinner!!!
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much that means a lot <3