Paula Deen's Country Stuffing

Savor the comforting flavors of the South with Paula Deen’s Country Stuffing, a crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for holiday feasts or Sunday dinners. This classic recipe combines fluffy French bread and crumbly cornbread with sautéed aromatic vegetables, including onion, celery, and garlic, for a rich, savory base. Infused with the warm, earthy notes of poultry seasoning and ground sage, and brought together with chicken broth and eggs, this stuffing is baked to perfection with a golden, slightly crisp top. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an irresistibly moist and flavorful dish that pairs beautifully with roast turkey, ham, or any family favorite. Whether you're planning your Thanksgiving menu or looking to elevate a weeknight dinner, this homemade stuffing recipe delivers timeless Southern comfort in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups (cubed) French bread
• 4 cups (crumbled) Cornbread
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 large (diced) Yellow onion
• 3 stalks (diced) Celery
• 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 3 large (beaten) Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Ground sage
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed French bread and crumbled cornbread. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 4

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

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, beaten eggs, poultry seasoning, ground sage, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Gradually pour the wet mixture over the bread and vegetables, stirring until evenly moistened. The stuffing should be moist but not soggy.

Step 7

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 9

Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2339.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3874.5

Total Fat 161.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.3g
Cholesterol 944.8mg	0%
Sodium 10178.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 495.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 61.7g
Protein 124.4g	0%

Vitamin D 222.7IU	0%
Calcium 1364.4mg	0%
Iron 42.0mg	0%
Potassium 2741.3mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 50.4%