Best 8 Classic Oven Baked Bread Stuffing Recipes

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Bread stuffing is a classic side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other special occasions. It is made with bread cubes, vegetables, herbs, and spices, and can be baked, roasted, or fried. This article provides recipes for three different types of oven-baked bread stuffing: Classic Bread Stuffing, Sausage Bread Stuffing, and Cornbread Stuffing.

The Classic Bread Stuffing recipe is a simple and straightforward recipe that uses white bread cubes, celery, onion, parsley, sage, and thyme. The Sausage Bread Stuffing recipe adds ground sausage to the mix for a more savory flavor. The Cornbread Stuffing recipe uses cornbread cubes instead of white bread cubes for a slightly sweeter and more moist stuffing.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in about an hour. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

**Classic Bread Stuffing:**

This classic recipe is made with white bread cubes, celery, onion, parsley, sage, and thyme. It is seasoned with salt and pepper, and then baked until golden brown.

**Sausage Bread Stuffing:**

This variation on the classic recipe adds ground sausage to the mix for a more savory flavor. The sausage is cooked until browned, and then added to the bread cubes, vegetables, and herbs. The stuffing is then baked until golden brown.

**Cornbread Stuffing:**

This recipe uses cornbread cubes instead of white bread cubes for a slightly sweeter and more moist stuffing. The cornbread cubes are mixed with celery, onion, parsley, sage, and thyme. The stuffing is then baked until golden brown.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this classic side dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE BREAD STUFFING



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This is a recipe that I have used for years, but with my own little tweaks added to it. Loved by all every time we make it. We usually double this recipe.

Provided by Mary Guilds

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
¾ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups chopped celery with leaves
9 cups soft bread cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until; saute onion and celery in hot butter until onion is soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Put bread cubes in a large bowl. Season bread with salt, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Add onion mixture to bread cubes; stir. Pour bread mixture into a large casserole dish and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and hot, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 515.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BASIC BREAD STUFFING



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To stuff your turkey, you'll need 4 cups unbaked stuffing for a 12-pound bird. Stuff it right before roasting and bake remaining stuffing in a 2-quart baking dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf crusty white bread, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (8 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
2 large celery stalks, diced medium
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. On two rimmed baking sheets, arrange bread in a single layer. Toast until dry and pale golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion and celery are softened, about 7 minutes. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add parsley, eggs, and bread; stir to combine. Add broth in 2 additions, stirring until absorbed after each addition. Season generously with salt and pepper and transfer stuffing to dish. Bake on middle rack until deep golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

CLASSIC HERB STUFFING



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Make this savory stuffing, featuring poultry seasoning and thyme, a holiday tradition at your house. The oven-baked stuffing is the perfect complement to roasted turkey or turkey breast.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 18 (3/4-cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons McCormick® Thyme Leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
12 cups dry unseasoned bread cubes
4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, poultry seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper.
  • 2. Place bread cubes in large bowl. Add celery mixture and broth; toss gently until well mixed. Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • 3. Bake 35 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

BREAD STUFFING



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Make room on your plate for this classic bread stuffing recipe that's the essential side dish for every holiday gathering. With the perfect blend of hearty herbs, buttery goodness and warm, yeasty bread, this Thanksgiving bread dressing recipe will be your family's go-to classic for years to come.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter
2 large celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
9 cups soft bread cubes (15 slices)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook celery and onion in butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove Dutch oven from the heat.
  • Gently toss celery mixture and remaining ingredients, using spoon, until bread cubes are evenly coated.
  • Use to stuff one 10- to 12-pound turkey. Or to bake stuffing separately, grease 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Place stuffing in casserole or baking dish. Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 540 mg

CLASSIC STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 onion, finely chopped
5 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 cups 1/2 -inch stale country white bread cubes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons fat from the turkey drippings (or butter)
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 3-quart baking dish. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, sage and thyme; season with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the eggs and parsley in a large bowl. Add the bread and the vegetable-broth mixture and stir until combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the turkey drippings (or dot with butter); sprinkle with the paprika.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, 25 to 30 more minutes.

HERBED BREAD STUFFING



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Categories     Herb     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups (1-inch) cubes crusty country-style bread (1 lb)
3 medium onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 stick unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Toast bread in a large shallow baking pan in middle of oven until just dry, 25 to 30 minutes. Cook onions, celery, and herbs in butter in a large heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until celery is softened, about 10 minutes. Stir together bread, vegetables, broth, water, and salt and pepper to taste, then cool completely, uncovered.

TRADITIONAL BAKED STUFFING



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This recipe was handed down by my great-grandmother. It is a family favorite that we make every Thanksgiving. This traditional stuffing has a crispy top with a moist inside. No need to worry about stuffing the turkey this year! This tasty side-dish bakes in a casserole dish or Pyrex bowl.

Provided by New Mom Kate

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups soft bread cubes, unseasoned
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, diced
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 cup milk, approximately
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix onion, celery, parsley, melted butter, egg and poultry seasoning in a large bowl. Stir.
  • Add bread crumbs and stir with a spoon to evenly distribute the mixture.
  • Slowly drizzle milk over bread while stirring until bread cubes are moist but NOT soggy. (May need a bit more or less milk than this recipe calls for.).
  • Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Pour in a greased casserole dish or Pyrex bowl. (A 9x14" baking dish will do in a pinch).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until bread cubes on top are crispy.

CLASSIC BREAD STUFFING WITH ONIONS, CELERY, AND HERBS



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Make and share this Classic Bread Stuffing With Onions, Celery, and Herbs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves (from inner celery ribs)
1 lb firm white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and dried overnight (or in the oven)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2-2 cups turkey broth or 1 1/2-2 cups chicken broth, as needed

Steps:

  • In a big skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add in onions, celery, and celery leaves.
  • Cook, stirring often, until the onions are golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Scrape the vegetable mixture into a big bowl; mix in the bread cubes, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Gradually stir in about 1 ½ cups of broth, until the stuffing is evenly moistened but not soggy.
  • Transfer stuffing to a lightly buttered casserole dish; drizzle with ½ cup broth, cover, and bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30-45 minutes (if you like crusty stuffing, remove foil the last 15 minutes of baking).

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
  • Make sure the bread is not too fresh, as it will be less absorbent and result in a dry stuffing.
  • Toast the bread cubes to add flavor and texture.
  • Use a variety of vegetables and herbs to create a flavorful stuffing.
  • Don't overstuff the stuffing, or it will be dense and dry.
  • Bake the stuffing until it is golden brown and crispy on top.

Conclusion:

Classic oven-baked bread stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for any home cook. Whether you are looking for a classic Thanksgiving stuffing or a new side dish to try, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.

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