This Easy Stuffing Recipe is the ultimate comfort side dish that brings cozy, homemade flavor to any meal. It’s simple to make, yet absolutely packed with all those classic holiday vibes we crave.
Fresh celery and onions are sautéed in butter until perfectly tender and fragrant, then tossed with dried bread cubes, savory herbs, and rich broth. A final touch of melted butter on top helps it bake up beautifully—golden, crisp on the edges, and soft in the middle.
Whether it’s Thanksgiving dinner or a Sunday roast, this stuffing is the kind of timeless recipe everyone will be reaching for seconds of. Simple, buttery, and bursting with flavor—just like Grandma used to make!
Easy Stuffing Recipe
This Easy Stuffing Recipe is the ultimate comfort side dish that brings cozy, homemade flavor to any meal. It’s simple to make, yet absolutely packed with all those classic holiday vibes we crave.
Ingredients
- 2 small yellow onions diced
- 4 ribs celery diced
- ⅔ cup butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning or ½ teaspoon ground sage
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- 12 cups dry bread cubes
- 2 to 4 cups chicken broth see notes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs any combination of sage, thyme, or rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dry herbs
Instructions
Step-By-Step Instructions
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Notes
- Herbs: Use a total of 1 tablespoon total of fresh herbs. If using rosemary in the herbs, cook it along with the onions/celery. Fresh herbs can be substituted with 1 teaspoon dry herbs (total).
- Bread: On average, you will need 13-16 slices of bread (can vary a bit by the type of bread) to make 12 cups. The bread should be measured after drying as you will lose about 20% volume once dried. If using purchased dried bread cubes, measure 12 cups of cubes.
- Drying Bread: Cut the bread into cubes and dry it on the counter for 2 to 3 days. Alternatively, place the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake it at 300°F for 10 minutes or until dry. Cool before using.
- *Broth: Add the broth a little bit at a time. If drying bread cubes at home, you may need closer to 2 to 3 cups depending on the type of bread. If using purchased dried cubes, you may need closer to 3 to 4 cups of broth. Add a little bit and let it rest for a few minutes, then add a little bit more as needed.
- To Stuff Turkey: Stuffing must be cooled completely in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes. Stuff the turkey just before cooking, do not stuff the turkey ahead of time.
- To Make Ahead: Prepare as directed without baking. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
- To bake, remove from the fridge at least 30 minutes before baking. Prepare as directed (you may need to add a few minutes of extra baking time if it’s still cold from the fridge).
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