Description
Classic bread stuffing brings comfort and nostalgia to holiday tables, showcasing Gwyneth Paltrow’s delightful recipe. Herb-infused cubes of bread mingle with savory aromatics, creating a side dish that sparks memories of festive family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base Ingredients:
- 1 loaf (about 10 cups) day-old crusty bread (sourdough or French baguette), torn into cubes
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh and Dried Herbs and Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh thyme, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange bread cubes on a baking sheet, allowing them to transform into golden, crispy morsels through toasting for 10-12 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing onions, celery, and garlic until they become translucent and release their aromatic essence, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, unite the toasted bread cubes with the caramelized vegetables, infusing the mixture with fresh herbs and beaten eggs for enhanced flavor and binding.
- Gradually introduce broth into the bread mixture, carefully tossing to ensure even moisture distribution without creating a soggy consistency.
- Transfer the herb-infused bread mixture into a well-greased baking dish, creating an even layer that promises a delectable outcome.
- Shield the stuffing with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Uncover the stuffing and return to the oven, letting the surface transform into a crisp, golden landscape for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the stuffing to rest briefly before serving, presenting a warm, fragrant accompaniment to your meal.
Notes
- Toast bread cubes evenly to achieve a perfect golden-brown color and crispy texture, preventing soggy or unevenly dried bread.
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for better absorption of flavors and a more cohesive stuffing consistency.
- Customize the herbs by mixing fresh thyme, rosemary, and sage for a more complex and aromatic profile.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting regular bread with gluten-free bread cubes, ensuring the same delicious taste and texture for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg