Simple Stuffing Recipe

Name: Simple Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 cups bread cubes (from day old bread); ¼ cup butter; 1 onion; 2 stalks celery; 1 apple; 2 bay leaves; 4 fresh sage leaves (or 1 tsp. dried); ¼ cup fresh parsley (or 1 Tbsp. dried); 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 tablespoon raisins (optional); 4 dried apricots, chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped (optional); 1 cup chicken broth (may need more or less)

Servings: persons

3 cups bread cubes (from day old bread)
¼ cup butter
1 onion
2 stalks celery
1 apple
2 bay leaves
4 fresh sage leaves (or 1 tsp. dried)
¼ cup fresh parsley (or 1 Tbsp. dried)
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
4 dried apricots, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped (optional)
1 cup chicken broth (may need more or less)

1
Tip bread cubes into a large bowl and set aside.
2
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
3
While pan is heating, peel and chop onion.
4
Add butter to pan, let melt a bit, then add onions.
5
While onions are cooking, chop celery and add to pan.
6
Core, peel and chop apple and add that to the pan with the onions and celery.
7
Now preheat your oven to 180C/350F.
8
Add bay leaves, sage, parsley and thyme and stir around.
9
Stir in raisins, apricots and walnuts, if using.
10
While the mixture is cooking, butter the bottom and sides of a medium baking dish.
11
(I use a 4-cup Pyrex oval glass pie dish).
12
Let mixture cook about 2-3 more minutes until tender.
13
Transfer mixture to bowl with bread cubes and mix thoroughly.
14
Add half of the broth and stir, adding more broth as necessary until mixture is very moist, but not mushy.
15
Transfer to buttered baking dish.
16
Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes until top is light golden brown.
17
If not baking until later, cover with cling film and chill.
18
Remove from fridge about 30-45 minutes prior to baking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups bread cubes (from day old bread), ¼ cup butter, 1 onion, 2 stalks celery, and more.

Yes, Simple Stuffing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Simple Stuffing

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