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French Bread Stuffing

Homemade Thanksgiving stuffing recipe made with French bread and seasonings.
Prep Time1 day
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: side dish, thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Keyword: side dish, stuffing, thanksgiving
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 510kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Equipment

  • Two baking sheets for drying bread
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • nonstick cooking spray

Ingredients

  • 2 loaves French Bread 1lb loaves of French Bread each, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1½ cups butter
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup white onion diced
  • 1½ cups chicken broth low sodium is best since seasonings contain salt
  • 2 eggs

Seasonings

  • 2¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Dried Rosemary Leaves
  • 1 tsp. Ground Thyme

Instructions

Prepare the Bread

  • Cut the French bread into 1" cubes. Spread them evenly on two baking sheets. Allow to set overnight to dry slightly. The bread should be hard on the outside but slightly soft inside. The next day, stir the cubes occasionally to ensure even drying.
  • Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

How to make French Bread Stuffing

  • Start with the Bread: Place the dried bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cook the Veggies: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the diced celery and onion. Cook, stirring often, until they are tender (about 6-8 minutes).
  • Combine and Season: Pour the cooked celery and onion mixture over the bread in the bowl. Gently mix to coat the bread evenly. Add salt, black pepper, poultry seasoning, rosemary, thyme, chicken broth, and eggs. Mix thoroughly to ensure even coating and distribution of flavors.
  • Bake the Stuffing: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Gently press down to pack it into the dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the stuffing is hot and begins to brown on the top.

Notes

Tips and Suggestions:

  • Bread Texture: Ensure the bread is not too hard; it should be slightly crispy on the outside and a bit soft inside for the best texture.
  • Drying Bread: Letting the bread cubes dry for 1-2 days helps them absorb the flavors better.
  • Even Cooking: Stir the bread cubes occasionally during the drying process for even drying.
  • Taste Test: Adjust seasoning according to your taste, especially if using low-sodium chicken broth.
This calculation provides a rough estimate. The actual volume and calorie count can vary based on the exact size and density of your bread, the type of ingredients used (especially the butter and broth), and how the ingredients are prepared and combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.6cups | Calories: 510kcal