Mom’s Classic Make-Ahead Bread Stuffing

Mom’s Classic Make-Ahead Bread Stuffing
Published: Oct 4, 2017
Updated: Feb 14, 2019
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Classic Stuffing Recipe
Charity Curley Mathews, founder of Foodlets.com

This is the classic make-ahead stuffing mix you can prep entirely the day before. Stick to this tried-and-true mix of herbs and spices or add apples, bacon, sausage, mushrooms or any other layers of flavor you like.

Classic Stuffing Recipe
Charity Curley Mathews, founder of Foodlets.com

Toast Breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place breadcrumbs in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Classic Stuffing Recipe
Charity Curley Mathews, founder of Foodlets.com

Sauté Onions and Celery

While the bread is cooking and cooling, sauté onions and celery in 3/4 cup of melted butter, about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.

Classic Stuffing Recipe
Charity Curley Mathews, founder of Foodlets.com

Combine Eggs and Chicken Stock

In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and chicken stock.

Classic Stuffing Recipe
Charity Curley Mathews, founder of Foodlets.com

Mix to Combine

In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, herbs, and onion mixture.

Classic Stuffing Recipe
Charity Curley Mathews, founder of Foodlets.com

Add the egg and chicken stock mixture, then stir until everything is combined.

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Classic Stuffing Recipe
Charity Curley Mathews, founder of Foodlets.com

Bake

Prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a thick coat of butter. Then pour in your stuffing mixture. Cover with foil. Bake the assembled stuffing dish at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the edges are golden.

Classic Stuffing Recipe
Charity Curley Mathews, founder of Foodlets.com
Charity Curley Mathews

Charity Curley Mathews is a writer, cookbook author and mom of four who lives on a mini farm in North Carolina. Her hobbies include wiping the counter, riding horses, hiking and wiping the counter again.

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