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7-Ingredient Stuffing Recipes (No Fuss)

This simple stuffing recipe uses only seven main ingredients plus seasonings to create a flavorful side dish perfect for holiday meals or weeknight dinners. It is designed for home cooks seeking easy preparation without sacrificing traditional taste.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Drying Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 398

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf Country bread (about 12 cups cubed) Leave out overnight to dry
Vegetables and Herbs
  • 1/4 cup Butter Plus extra for the dish
  • 1 Large shallot minced
  • 2 stalks Celery minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh savory leaves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary leaves chopped
Seasoning and Liquid
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground, adjust to taste
  • 2.25 cups Chicken or vegetable broth low sodium

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Cut the bread into 1/4 to 1/2 inch cubes. Leave the cubes out overnight to dry.
  2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and bake for a few minutes until golden. Set the toasted bread aside.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced shallots and celery and cook until soft and fragrant, about 6 minutes.
  5. Stir in the garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, savory, and rosemary. Cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Place the dried bread cubes in a large bowl along with the cooked vegetable and herb mixture. Toss to combine.
  7. Gently stir in the chicken or vegetable broth. Season generously with additional salt and pepper if needed, and toss until the bread is completely coated.
  8. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the buttered baking dish and cover it tightly with foil. Bake until cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and cook until the top bread is golden, about 15 to 20 minutes more.
  9. Serve the stuffing garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1381mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 914IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 249mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftover stuffing in a covered container in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 days. If you prepare this stuffing ahead of time, stop after you wrap the baking dish in foil and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake. You can also bake the stuffing completely, let it cool, cover it tightly, and refrigerate. Reheat the fully baked stuffing in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through.

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