Nut-Free Classic Stuffing with Gravy

Elevate your holiday table with this Nut-Free Classic Stuffing with Gravy, a comforting twist on a timeless favorite. This recipe combines perfectly toasted cubes of day-old bread with a savory medley of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, all seasoned with fragrant herbs like sage, thyme, and rosemary. Moistened with rich broth and baked to golden perfection, this stuffing offers all the traditional flavors you love—without any nuts, making it an allergy-friendly crowd-pleaser. Paired with a silky homemade gravy crafted from a simple roux and broth, it’s the perfect centerpiece side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering. Easy to prepare in under 90 minutes and packed with classic flavors, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 cups day-old bread
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 celery stalks
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups extra chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

2. Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

3. Dice the onion and celery, and mince the garlic.

Step 4

4. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter (4 tablespoons). Add the diced onion, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Slowly add the 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth, mixing gently to moisten the bread evenly.

Step 6

6. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Dot with the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter.

Step 7

7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 8

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

Step 9

9. While the stuffing bakes, prepare the gravy. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a roux and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Step 10

10. Gradually whisk in the extra 2 cups of broth. Stir continuously until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 11

11. Serve the nut-free stuffing alongside the gravy for a delicious complement to your holiday meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3907.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7907.9

Total Fat 206.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 18200.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1263.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.1g	0%
Total Sugars 135.7g
Protein 236.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3777.0mg	0%
Iron 93.2mg	0%
Potassium 3725.6mg	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: 23.7%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 64.3%