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Easy bread stuffing

November 7, 2018 by Alida Ryder 6 Comments

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My grandmother’s easy bread stuffing is a family favorite because it absolutely delicious and so easy to make. No Thanksgiving/Christmas would be complete without it.

Easy bread stuffing

My gran was queen of Christmas and I looked forward to her delicious roast turkey and bread stuffing for months before the big day. I’ve taken my gran’s old fashioned bread stuffing recipe and updated it a little because although the flavors are perfection, I never actually stuff my turkey. I prefer to cook the stuffing separately so that the edges become all crisp and this also results in a turkey that cooked a lot quicker and more evenly.

This bread stuffing is flavored with a lot of aromatic herbs, garlic, onion and Parmesan to make every bite a delicious one.

Easy bread stuffing

How do you make bread stuffing?

Fry onions and garlic in the butter until soft and translucent then mix with breadcrumbs and aromatics. Stir in the milk until the mixture is damp but not wet and transfer to a suitable baking dish (a loaf pan or cast iron skillet works well). Bake for 30-45 minutes until crisp and golden.

Can you make stuffing with fresh bread?

Yes, you can however I always use day-old loaves of bread for my stuffing. My gran used to grate the bread but I just process until the bread is chunky in my food processor.

Can you make stuffing ahead of time and refrigerate?

Stuffing can be made, covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days ahead. Simply bake until crisp and golden.

How do you cook stuffing outside the turkey?

You can bake the stuffing in a loaf pan or in a cast iron skillet. You can also make individual portions by baking the stuffing mixture in a muffin tray. Just adapt the baking times as these smaller portions will cook much faster.

Easy bread stuffing

Easy bread stuffing

My grandmother's easy bread stuffing is a family favorite because it's so delicious and easy to make. No Thanksgiving/Christmas is complete without it.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bread stuffing, Christmas, Thanksgiving
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 8 cups fresh breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp fresh sage finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 cups full cream/whole milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 220°c.
  •  Fry the onions and garlic in the butter until soft and translucent.
  • Combine the breadcrumbs, herbs, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl and add the onions and garlic with all the butter.
  • Stir in the milk until the stuffing is well moistened but not too wet.
  • Season to taste and transfer to a greased loaf tin or cast iron skillet. 
  • Place the stuffing in the oven and allow to bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 3.8mg

My gran’s turkey with bread stuffing

My gran's turkey with bread stuffing

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Filed Under: Bread Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Holidays, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: christmas, Dressing, Easy bread stuffing, How to make stuffing, side dish, Thanksgiving

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  1. Jackie

    July 12, 2019 at 10:14 PM

    Hi
    What type of bread do you usually use in this stuffing recipe.

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    • Alida Ryder

      July 14, 2019 at 2:09 PM

      Any bread can be used but I use white bread.

      Reply
  2. Chloe

    November 8, 2018 at 6:42 PM

    I’ll be testing this recipe over the weekend for Thanksgiving and I can’t wait. My Grammy used to make a similar stuffing so I’m so excited to see if yours tastes the same.

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    • Alida Ryder

      November 11, 2018 at 9:06 AM

      Oh, I hope it’s the same! Nothing like finding a recipe that reminds you of your childhood. 🙂

      Reply
      • Chloe

        November 14, 2018 at 8:10 AM

        This stuffing was SO incredible. Honestly the best bread stuffing I’ve ever tried. Definitely adding to my Thanksgiving menu.

        Reply
        • Alida Ryder

          November 14, 2018 at 8:32 AM

          Oh I am SO pleased to hear that. 🙂

          Reply

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