Name: Perfect Homemade Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 loaf day-old bread, cubed; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 large onion, diced; 3 celery stalks, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp dried sage; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 large eggs, beaten

Description

A classic, savory stuffing with toasted bread, aromatic vegetables, and herbs, perfect for holiday meals or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

1 loaf day-old bread, cubed
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 large onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 large eggs, beaten

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for 10-15 minutes until lightly crisp.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, sage, thyme, pepper, and salt; cook for 1 minute more.
In a large bowl, combine toasted bread cubes and vegetable mixture. Gradually pour in broth and beaten eggs, tossing gently until evenly moistened.
Transfer to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until top is golden.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.