Description
This Classic Quick 30-Minute Homemade Stuffing is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. Made with simple ingredients, it’s hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare, making it a fantastic Quick 30-Minute Homemade Stuffing.
Ingredients
1 loaf (16 oz) day-old bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 large egg, lightly beaten (optional, for extra binding)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread bread cubes on a large baking sheet and bake 10–15 minutes, until lightly toasted and dried. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 5–7 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Stir in dried sage, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add toasted bread cubes to the skillet. Pour in broth and the beaten egg (if using). Toss gently until the bread is evenly moistened.
5. Transfer mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and crispy. For a moister stuffing, cover with foil for the first 15 minutes.
6. Serve hot and enjoy your Quick 30-Minute Homemade Stuffing!
Notes
For richer flavor, sauté some mushrooms or add chopped fresh parsley.
If you don’t have day-old bread, lightly toast fresh cubes to dry them out.
Make ahead and reheat: cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
Adjust broth to your preferred texture—less for drier, more for moister.
Versatile add-ins: extra herbs or cooked sausage for more depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg