Best 8 Traditional Bread Stuffing Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, traditional bread stuffing stands tall as a timeless classic, a beacon of comfort and warmth in the world of side dishes. This versatile dish, often gracing the tables during festive gatherings like Thanksgiving and Christmas, has earned its place as a beloved accompaniment to roasted meats, poultry, and vegetables. Its humble origins can be traced back to resourceful cooks who sought to transform stale bread into a delectable and filling addition to their meals. Over time, bread stuffing evolved into an art form, with countless variations and regional specialties emerging across the globe. From the savory and aromatic flavors of herb-infused bread stuffing to the rich and decadent indulgence of sausage-stuffed creations, the possibilities are endless.

This comprehensive guide to traditional bread stuffing delves into the intricacies of this culinary masterpiece, providing a collection of recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you seek a classic, no-frills stuffing that allows the natural flavors of the bread and herbs to shine through, or a more adventurous stuffing brimming with bold spices and tantalizing textures, this article has it all. Discover the secrets of creating a moist and flavorful stuffing that perfectly complements your main course, transforming your meal into an unforgettable feast. With step-by-step instructions and invaluable tips, you'll be able to whip up a traditional bread stuffing that will steal the show at your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD STUFFING



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You can't Thanksgiving without the turkey dressing. This delicious traditional stuffing recipe makes enough to stuff up to a 15-pound Thanksgiving turkey. The old-fashioned dressing can also be baked in a casserole dish.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1.5 cup chopped or sliced celery (3 stalks)
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
0.5 cup butter or margarine
1 tablespoon snipped fresh sage or 1 tsp. poultry seasoning or ground sage
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
12 cup dry bread cubes
1 - 1.25 cup chicken broth*
Sage leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large skillet cook celery and onion in hot butter over medium heat until tender but not brown. Remove from heat. Stir in sage and pepper. Place bread cubes in large bowl; add onion mixture. Drizzle with enough chicken broth to moisten; toss lightly to combine. Place stuffing in a 2-qt. casserole dish. Bake, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes or until heated through. Top with fresh sage. Makes 12 to 14 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 342 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

BASIC BREAD STUFFING



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This was my Mom's staple recipe every Thanksgiving for stuffing....Sometimes she would add some chopped giblets to it, but usually she made it exactly like this...It's VERY simple and basic, but very home-made and very comforting!!! She hand-wrote this recipe for me many years ago the first time I tried to cook a Thanksgiving meal at my house. :)

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 cups dry bread cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
3 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sage
1 cup melted real butter (not margarine)
1/2-1 cup hot chicken broth or 1/2-1 cup turkey broth, to moisten

Steps:

  • Combine bread, onion, celery and all seasonings. Add melted butter. Toss gently to mix. Then add hot broth to moisten to desired consistency (but be careful NOT to make it soggy; a little dry is best since it will retain juices from cooking inside the turkey).
  • Stuff into the cavity of the turkey before roasting, if desired.
  • OR: Pour all into a large casserole and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes, not letting the top get too crispy.
  • NOTE: Allow 1 cup stuffing for each pound of poultry.

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

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

TRADITIONAL BREAD AND CELERY STUFFING



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Stuffing, dressing... whatever you call it, and however you make it, it's all a part of our holiday tradition. Here is a recipe for a traditional bread and celery stuffing that was passed from my grandmother, to my mother, then to me. Moist and flavorful, you're sure to love it.

Provided by Marie

Time 2h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups turkey broth, or as needed
¼ cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 loaf white bread
1 (10 ounce) package saltine crackers
1 (6 ounce) box turkey stuffing mix
3 stalks celery, chopped
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Empty 2 cups of broth and butter into a medium pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 20 minutes.
  • While onions cook, tear the bread into a very large mixing bowl. You don't want large pieces of crust or heel. This part of the bread doesn't absorb as well. The regular bread parts can be torn into large pieces, about 4 pieces per slice. Don't mush the bread, tear easily. Squeeze and crush the crackers in the sleeve and empty into the mixing bowl. Empty all contents of boxed stuffing into the bowl.
  • After the onion has cooked, add the celery. Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, turn heat off, and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While your mixture is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray a roasting pan with nonstick spray.
  • Empty one ladleful of stock at a time over the bread. After each, use a fork to softly fold/fluff the bread mixture. Don't stir or mash. Bread tearing while folding/fluffing is okay, but you don't want it mashed up or doughy. Then, add more broth to the mixture, fold/fluff, and wait about 30 seconds for absorption between adding more. The stuffing should hold together and be moist.
  • Empty mixture into the sprayed roasting pan. Using your fork, softly fluff over the mixture until it covers the pan. Add little amounts of broth at a time and use the fork to pick up/fluff until you just start to see it not absorbing. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1269.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

TRADITIONAL STUFFING



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Make and share this Traditional Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dave5003

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup onion, chopped
4 ounces margarine or 4 ounces butter
12 cups dry bread, cubed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sage
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F and grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish.
  • Saute vegetables in margarine until onion is transparent.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix bread, cooked vegetables and seasonings.
  • Add the chicken broth slowly to the bread, tossing until evenly and thoroughly moist.
  • Place dressing in prepared baking dish.
  • Bake until thoroughly heated and lightly browned; about 1/2 hour.

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).

REALLY EASY BREAD STUFFING



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Delicious and super simple to make! This is the stuffing to make if you're looking for simplicity in your stuffing. You can use either fresh or stale bread in this recipe.

Provided by Katie

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 pound) loaf white bread
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Moisten all the bread with as much water as is needed to make moist. Add the onion, seasoning, and salt and pepper. Mix with hands.
  • Place in turkey or in foil and wrap up (which I do) and cook for at least 1 hour, longer if you are cooking it in the turkey. May open the foil for last 15 minutes to make top crusty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 619.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overstuff the turkey; otherwise, it will not cook evenly.
  • If you want a crispy stuffing, cook it in a separate dish from the turkey.
  • Add moisture to the stuffing with broth or stock.
  • Season the stuffing generously with herbs and spices.
  • If you are using bread cubes, toast them before adding them to the stuffing.
  • Cook the stuffing until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Traditional bread stuffing is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is a great way to use up leftover bread and other ingredients, and it is a perfect addition to any holiday feast. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your stuffing is moist, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.

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