My Great Grandmother's Simple Bread Stuffing

Passed down through generations, "My Great Grandmother's Simple Bread Stuffing" is a timeless comfort food that brings nostalgic holiday flavors to your table. This classic recipe combines cubed day-old bread toasted to perfection with sautéed onions, celery, and fragrant herbs like sage and poultry seasoning for a rich, savory taste. Moistened with chicken or vegetable broth and baked until golden and crisp on top, this stuffing strikes the perfect balance between soft and crunchy textures. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a simple yet flavorful dish ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family gathering. Pair it with roasted turkey or your favorite main for a wonderfully satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 cups (cubed) day-old bread
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large (diced) yellow onion
• 3 medium (diced) celery stalks
• 0.25 cup (finely chopped) fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray and set it aside.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread evenly on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for about 10–12 minutes until lightly golden and dry. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté until softened, about 8–10 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped parsley, poultry seasoning, dried sage, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute to bloom the spices.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the sautéed vegetable mixture. Toss gently to evenly coat the bread.

Step 6

Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the bread mixture a little at a time, tossing as you go. Add just enough broth to moisten the bread without making it soggy.

Step 7

Transfer the stuffing to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve warm alongside your favorite main dish. Enjoy this comforting, old-fashioned stuffing recipe!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3869.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7692.2

Total Fat 180.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 16531.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1273.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 86.9g	0%
Total Sugars 145.1g
Protein 236.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4059.9mg	0%
Iron 96.0mg	0%
Potassium 5286.9mg	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: 21.1%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 66.5%