Description
A flavorful upgraded stovetop stuffing made with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and buttery toasted bread for a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf day-old bread, cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Toast the cubed bread in a large skillet over medium heat until lightly crisped, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion and celery, cooking until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add dried herbs, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add toasted bread cubes and stir until the liquid is absorbed and the stuffing is moist.
- Cook for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Finish with fresh parsley and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth to keep the dish fully vegetarian.
- Add cooked sausage or mushrooms for extra flavor variation.
- Can be made ahead and reheated with a splash of broth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
