Homemade Stuffing with French Bread

Homemade Stuffing with French Bread is an herby and classic side dish that's golden and crispy on the top and soft and moist on the inside. It's easy to make using a baguette and simple pantry ingredients.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

You are going to love this perfectly seasoned, old fashioned stuffing recipe. Not only is it simple to make, but you could even make it ahead of time.

If you're hosting a larger holiday meal, simply double the recipe and bake in a large casserole dish. If you're hosting a smaller thanksgiving, just cut the recipe in half and bake in a small baking dish!

It's perfect for both Thanksgiving and Christmas! Serve it with an easy roast turkey and your favorite side dishes like fluffy mashed potatoes, maple balsamic brussels sprouts, and honey wheat dinner rolls. Finish off your meal with this wild maine blueberry pie.

Ingredients

Homemade Stuffing with French Bread uses your typical bread stuffing ingredients, with a french baguette as the star.

• French Baguette: A baguette, cut into ½-inch cubes. Use your favorite type of baguette, white, multi-grain, or whole wheat. The bread cubes should be dried on the counter overnight or using the oven method below.
• Olive Oil: To sauté the celery, onion and garlic.
• Celery, Onion, and Garlic: Diced celery, diced onion, and minced garlic are aromatics that add flavor to the stuffing.
• Butter: Unsalted butter for a rich and buttery flavor.
• Chicken Broth: Low sodium chicken broth to make it moist and flavorful. You can substitute for vegetable broth if you prefer.
• Egg: A large egg to help bind the stuffing together.
• Herbs and Seasoning: Dried sage, parsley, and thyme for an herby flavor. One small sprig of fresh rosemary, minced. Finish off with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish with oil or butter. Set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion, celery and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the onion mixture, butter, chicken broth, egg, parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Be sure the bread cubes are completely coated. Add more broth if needed.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until golden and crispy on the top. If the top is getting too crispy, cover with foil.
5. Serve warm and enjoy!

Expert Tip: Make sure your bread cubes are very dry before using them. You can leave them in a bowl or baking sheet on the counter overnight to dry them out. Another option is to use the oven-method by baking them at 300°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until dried out.

Stuffing with French Bread Variations

• Use your favorite bread. Swap out the french baguette for your favorite type of bread, like french bread or sourdough. A crusty bread works best for homemade stuffing.
• Add a diced apple or pear for a sweeter flavor.
• Stir in your favorite nuts, like pecans or walnuts.
• Use fresh herbs instead of dried. If using fresh, double the amount.
• Make it vegetarian. Simply use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this French Bread Stuffing with your next holiday meal. It's especially great for Thanksgiving or Christmas with a turkey, ham, or roast beef. You can even make it on a weeknight or Sunday dinner with a roast chicken or pork tenderloin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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