Bread Stuffing for Turkey or Pork Chops

Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this classic Bread Stuffing for Turkey or Pork Chops! Featuring perfectly toasted day-old bread cubes, sautéed aromatics like onion, celery, and garlic, and a fragrant blend of herbs including sage, thyme, and rosemary, this stuffing delivers the ultimate comfort food experience. Moist yet fluffy, thanks to the perfect balance of broth and eggs, this dish bakes to golden perfection with a crisp yet tender texture. Whether served as a savory side for turkey or stuffed into juicy pork chops, this versatile recipe is a must-make for both special occasions and everyday meals. Simple to prepare and bursting with nostalgic flavors, it’s the ideal addition to any feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old bread (cubed)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 3 stalks celery stalks (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large eggs (beaten)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread out on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden and dry. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and chopped celery to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl.

Step 7

Pour the cooked vegetable mixture over the bread cubes and gently toss to combine.

Step 8

Drizzle the chicken or vegetable broth over the bread mixture a little at a time, stirring lightly after each addition to evenly moisten the bread. The bread should be moist but not soggy.

Step 9

Add the beaten eggs to the mixture and fold gently to fully incorporate.

Step 10

Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 11

Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.

Step 13

Serve immediately as a side for turkey or use as stuffing for pork chops.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2070.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3500.9

Total Fat 116.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 556mg	0%
Sodium 7734.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 517.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.1g	0%
Total Sugars 46.9g
Protein 116.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 994.6mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 2466.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 57.8%