Description
A delightful stuffing filled with fresh herbs and toasted nuts, perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale crusty bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Optional: 1/2 cup dried fruit (e.g., cranberries or apricots)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Bread: Cut your stale bread into cubes and let them sit out for a few hours or overnight to dry.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery, cooking until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the Garlic and Herbs: Add minced garlic along with fresh herbs. Sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix the Bread and Broth: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread and sautéed mixture. Gradually add in the warm broth until the bread is moist but not soggy.
- Incorporate Nuts and Fruit: Fold in the toasted nuts and dried fruit if using.
- Bind with Eggs: Beat the eggs in a separate bowl, then add them to the stuffing mix.
- Bake it: Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread. For vegetarians, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: stuffing, herb-infused, toasted nuts, holiday recipe, family favorite