Marci's Classic Holiday Stuffing

Marci's Classic Holiday Stuffing

Savory bread stuffing filled with herbs, onions, celery, and buttery flavor makes the perfect side dish for holiday meals and family gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf day-old bread, cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup toasted breadcrumbs for extra crisp texture

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Melt butter in a Simmer Down Cookware Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Cook onion and celery until softened and fragrant.
  4. Stir in bread cubes, poultry seasoning, thyme, sage, garlic powder, and parsley.
  5. Pour in chicken broth gradually until the stuffing is moist but not soggy.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. If desired, sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs over the top for extra texture.
  8. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove lid and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and lightly crisp on top.
  10. For extra roasted texture, broil for 1–2 minutes before serving, watching carefully.

Enjoy!