Homemade bread stuffing is a classic, savory side dish known for its blend of comforting flavors, aromatic herbs, and satisfying textures. It typically starts with cubes of dried or toasted bread—usually Italian, French, or white sandwich bread—forming a hearty base that soaks up seasonings and broth without turning soggy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 ½ cups chopped celery with leaves
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 9 cups soft bread cubes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook celery and onion in butter until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Season with salt, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, and black pepper.
- Add cooked onion-celery mixture to bread cubes; stir.
- Pour bread mixture into a large casserole dish; cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and golden on top, about 1 hour.
