This Traditional Christmas Stuffing recipe is the perfect addition to your holiday meal. Made with a blend of bread, vegetables, herbs, and spices, this stuffing is sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy the aroma of this dish as it bakes in the oven, filling your home with the scents of the season.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of day-old bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and celery, sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, onion mixture, broth, eggs, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Stuffing is a traditional holiday dish that dates back to ancient Rome.
In the US, stuffing is a popular side dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
The term 'stuffing' comes from the Middle English word 'stofung', which means 'to fill'.