Classic Homemade Stuffing

Classic homemade stuffing is easier to make than you think! Minimal ingredients and quick prep make for a homemade stuffing recipe that yields delicious results. This classic stuffing recipe will wow during Thanksgiving and deserves a spot on any holiday table.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 45

Course: side dish, Thanksgiving, Holiday

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bread stuffing, classic stuffing recipe, herb stuffing, homemade classic stuffing recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 503kcal

Author: jfletcher

Ingredients

1 20 ounce loaf of bread
6 tbs of butter divided
2 tbs olive oil
2 small yellow onions diced
2 celery stalks with tops diced
2 carrots peeled and diced
4 cloves of garlic pressed
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp Poultry Seasoning
1 tsp Marjoram
1/4 cup of chopped parsley
1/4- 1/2 cup of turkey or chicken stock OR the pan drippings from a roast turkey or chicken

Instructions

Rip up one loaf of bread into smaller pieces. The pieces don't have to be perfectly square. Put it in a large bowl and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add 2 tbs of butter and 2 tbs of olive oil.
When the butter has melted, add the onions, celery, carrot, and garlic to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the veggies for about 4-5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
Once the veggies are soft, remove from heat and season with Poultry Seasoning and Marjoram.
Pour the veggies over the bread cubes and stir to combine. Add the chopped parsley. Pour on the stock or pan drippings.
Stir to combine.
Pour the the stuffing mixture back into the skillet.
Top with the remaining butter.
Cover and bake in 350 degree oven covered for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the top browns slightly. Enjoy!

Notes

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