Bread stuffing, a classic culinary treat, is a delectable combination of savory ingredients bound together by the comforting texture of bread. Whether you're preparing a traditional Thanksgiving feast or seeking a versatile side dish for your next meal, the perfect bread stuffing recipe awaits you. Embark on a journey of flavors as we explore a collection of mouthwatering recipes that will transform your culinary experience. From crusty artisanal loaves to tender gluten-free options, discover the secrets to creating a stuffing that complements your main course and leaves your taste buds singing.
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EASY BREAD STUFFING
My grandmother's easy bread stuffing is a family favorite because it's so delicious and easy to make. No Thanksgiving/Christmas is complete without it.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 220°c.
- Fry the onions and garlic in the butter until soft and translucent.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, herbs, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl and add the onions and garlic with all the butter.
- Stir in the milk until the stuffing is well moistened but not too wet.
- Season to taste and transfer to a greased loaf tin or cast iron skillet.
- Place the stuffing in the oven and allow to bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 651 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BASIC STUFFING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt 1 stick butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups each diced onions and celery, 2 chopped apples and 1 tablespoon each minced sage and thyme; season with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add 3 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk 2 eggs with 1/4 cup chopped parsley in a large bowl; add 16 cups cubed stale country white bread, then pour in the vegetable-broth mixture and toss. Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish and dot with more butter. Cover and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, 20 more minutes.
CLASSIC BREAD STUFFING RECIPE
Bread stuffing recipes are endlessly customizable. All you have to do is change up the bread, the herbs, and/or the liquid. But if a classic recipe is what you're after, you've found it, though even this one can be tweaked for your taste. For a less rich stuffing, omit the last 4 Tbs. of melted butter and add a bit more stock. More stuffing recipes Stuffing recipes like this one are by no means a Thanksgiving exclusive. They're perfect with just about any roast chicken, roast beef, or roast pork. And, they feed a crowd, so go ahead and make this your go-to side for Sunday dinner.
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Side dishes
Yield Yields 12 to 14 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Add the onion, celery, garlic, sage, thyme, celery seeds, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Cook, covered, until the onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, toss the sautéed vegetables with the bread cubes. Season with pepper. Melt the remaining butter. Pour it over the stuffing, along with the broth (or milk or wine), and toss to coat. The stuffing should just hold together when mounded on a spoon.
- If cooking in a turkey, put the stuffing in the bird just before roasting. Pack the stuffing loosely, leaving enough room to fit your whole extended hand into the bird's cavity. Cook the stuffing in the bird to 160º to 165ºF, checking with an instant-read thermometer. If the bird is done before the stuffing is, take the bird out of the oven, spoon the stuffing into a casserole dish, and continue to bake it while the turkey rests.
- If baking some or all of the stuffing in a casserole, pour a cup or two of stock over the stuffing to replace the juices the stuffing would have absorbed from the bird. Bake it covered until heated through, 45 minutes to 1 hour. For a crunchy top, uncover it for the last 15 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Fat 40 kcal, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 4.5 g, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 220 mg, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
BREAD STUFFING
Make room on your plate for this classic bread stuffing recipe that's the essential side dish for every holiday gathering. With the perfect blend of hearty herbs, buttery goodness and warm, yeasty bread, this Thanksgiving bread dressing recipe will be your family's go-to classic for years to come.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook celery and onion in butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove Dutch oven from the heat.
- Gently toss celery mixture and remaining ingredients, using spoon, until bread cubes are evenly coated.
- Use to stuff one 10- to 12-pound turkey. Or to bake stuffing separately, grease 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Place stuffing in casserole or baking dish. Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 540 mg
MY FAVORITE BREAD STUFFING
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 20m
Yield About 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the butter in a large, deep skillet or Dutch over medium heat. When melted, add the onion and cook, stirring, until it softens, about 5 minutes. Add the nuts and cook, stirring almost constantly, until they begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the bread crumbs and the herbs and toss to mix. Turn the heat down to low. Add the salt, pepper and scallions. Toss again; taste and adjust the seasoning. Add the parsley and stir. Turn off the heat. (At this point, you may refrigerate the stuffing, well wrapped or in a covered container, for up to a day before proceeding.)
- Pack into a turkey if you like before roasting, or just bake in an ovenproof glass or enameled baking dish for about 45 minutes at 350 to 400. (You can also cook it up to 3 days in advance and just warm it up right before dinner.)
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 311 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
DELICIOUS BREAD STUFFING
I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I've been making this stuffing for quite a few years now, and it's delicious. It has something for everyone. This makes ALOT, I usually get a 13"x9" pan full, and one a bit smaller as well.
Provided by ciao4293
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h45m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°.
- In a large saute pan, heat the butter and oil.
- Add onions, green onions, and celery; saute until tender.
- Add mushrooms and saute 2 minutes more.
- Remove from heat and pour mixture into a LARGE mixing bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and any optional ingredients at this point.
- Stir well.
- Spoon into shallow baking pan, cover with foil, and bake 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until crusty and golden brown.
HOMEMADE BREAD STUFFING
This is a recipe that I have used for years, but with my own little tweaks added to it. Loved by all every time we make it. We usually double this recipe.
Provided by Mary Guilds
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until; saute onion and celery in hot butter until onion is soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Put bread cubes in a large bowl. Season bread with salt, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Add onion mixture to bread cubes; stir. Pour bread mixture into a large casserole dish and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and hot, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 515.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
BROWN BREAD STUFFING WITH FRUIT
Provided by Aida Mollenkamp
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
- Add the bread in a large bowl and set aside. Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon of the butter to a large frying pan over medium heat. When it foams, stir in the garlic, celery, and onions, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme and the sage and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cherries, apples, and the pecans. Transfer to the bowl with the bread and toss to evenly combine.
- Combine the remaining butter with the broth and the apple juice in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Drizzle over the bread mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake until golden brown on top and heated through and the internal temperature registers 160 to 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 30 to 45 minutes.
"SIMPLE IS BEST" DRESSING
Leave the sausage, nuts, dried fruit behind in favor of this easy, vegetarian-friendly stuffing recipe with country bread and Thanksgiving-classic herbs.
Provided by Victoria Granof
Categories Thanksgiving Bon Appétit Side Stuffing/Dressing Herb Onion Bake Celery Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Vegetarian
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Butter a 13x9x2" baking dish and set aside. Scatter bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until dried out, about 1 hour. Let cool; transfer to a very large bowl.
- Meanwhile, melt 3/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and celery. Stir often until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add to bowl with bread; stir in herbs, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in 1 1/4 cups broth and toss gently. Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 1 1/4 cups broth and eggs in a small bowl. Add to bread mixture; fold gently until thoroughly combined. Transfer to prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of dressing registers 160°F, about 40 minutes. (Note: Dressing can be made one day ahead up to this point. Uncover the dressing, let cool, then cover again and chill. The next day, proceed with the final bake as described below.)
- Bake dressing, uncovered, until set and top is browned and crisp, 40-45 minutes longer (if chilled, add 10-15 minutes).
BASIC BREAD STUFFING
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories side dish
Time 25m
Yield about 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the parsley, celery, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary and sage, and cook for 5 minutes. Place the mixture in a large mixing bowl, add the cubed bread and chicken broth, and toss to combine.
- When cool, stuff the turkey and bake. If you prefer, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, add 1/2 cup chicken broth to the stuffing and bake in a casserole for 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 241, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 259 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BASIC BREAD STUFFING
Provided by James Beard
Categories Onion Side Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Fall Parsley House & Garden Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes enough for a 10-pound bird
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the butter, shallots or onions in a saucepan, and allow the butter to melt over low heat. Do not sauté the shallots. Combine with the crumbs and other ingredients and toss lightly. Add more melted butter if needed, and taste for seasoning. Stuff the bird lightly just before roasting.
- Herb Variations:
- Instead of tarragon you can use any of the following herbs to taste. (It is better not to mix herbs, except for the addition of parsley, but mix if you must.)
- 1. About 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, soaked in a little white wine for an hour.
- 2. Sage. Use with discretion, or it smothers all other flavors.
- 3. Summer savory. This has a delicious flavor for turkey and is less known than most herbs.
- 4. Basil. The fresh is delicious and superb in the stuffing of a spitted bird. If fresh is not available, use about 2 teaspoons of dried basil, soaked in white wine beforehand.
- Another way to give the flavor of fresh basil to your dressing is by adding pesto , the Italian sauce normally used with pasta. Fortunately, it freezes rather well, so pesto can be made when fresh basil is in the market or in your herb garden and it is possible to have it with your Thanksgiving or Christmas bird. Add about 3 tablespoons of pesto or more to the basic bread stuffing.
- Additives for Basic Bread Stuffing:
- You will have to reduce the amount of crumbs, depending upon the quantity of additive.
- 1. 1 1/2 to 2 cups coarsely broken cooked chestnuts (These may be purchased in tins).
- 2. 1 cup or more toasted salted filberts.
- 3. 1 cup or more toasted unbalanced almonds.
- 4. 1 cup or more salted pecan halves.
- 5. 1 1/2 to 2 cups toasted walnut halves.
- 6. 2 cups finely diced celery. This makes a delicious change in the basic stuffing and is also good in goose.
- 7. 1 1/2 cups of finely diced fennel bulb. Omit any other herb save parsley.
- 8. A head of finely shredded Boston lettuce. Added to the basic stuffing at the last minute, this is surprisingly good. You may find you need additional salt.
- 9. Giblets. Chop the gizzard and heart very fine; reserve the liver. Sauté the gizzard and heart with the onions just enough to color them, then mix with the rest of the ingredients. Use the liver in the sauce later. Sauté it lightly in butter and chop exceedingly fine before adding.
DELICIOUS BREAD STUFFING
I found this on the internet 2 years ago and it's been a great stuffing for both Thanksgivings. I only use the cranberries for the optional ingredients and it great out of the turkey.
Provided by luv2ryd2002
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 55m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- In a large saute pan, heat butter and oil.
- Add onions, green onions, and celery; saute until tender.
- Add mushrooms and saute 2 minutes more.
- Remove from heat and pour mixture into a LARGE mixing bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and any optional ingredients at this point.
- Stir well.
- Spoon into shallow baking pan, cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until crusty and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 822.5, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 6.7
Tips:
- Use a variety of breads: This will give your stuffing a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include white bread, wheat bread, cornbread, and sourdough.
- Toast the bread before using it: This will help to crisp it up and prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the stuffing: This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more tender.
- Use a flavorful broth: This will help to add moisture and flavor to the stuffing. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or turkey broth are all good options.
- Season the stuffing to taste: Be sure to add plenty of salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Bake the stuffing until it is golden brown and heated through: This will usually take about 30 minutes.
Conclusion:
Bread stuffing is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. By following these tips, you can make the perfect bread stuffing for your next meal. So, experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your favorite combination. Also, don't be afraid to get creative and add your own personal touch to the recipe. With a little effort, you can create a bread stuffing that will be the star of the show!
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