This hearty stuffing transforms simple fresh bread into a flavorful centerpiece for your holiday table. Diced onions and celery are sautéed until tender, then combined with crispy bacon bits and their rich grease for deep savory notes. The mixture is bound with eggs and seasoned with poultry seasoning, basil, parsley, garlic, and a hint of cayenne for warmth. Moistened with just enough water to hold its shape, it can be baked in a casserole dish or used to stuff a turkey. The result is a moist, aromatic side dish with a perfect balance of textures and traditional comfort food flavors.
Fresh Bread Stuffing – Gghol
Description
This hearty stuffing transforms simple fresh bread into a flavorful centerpiece for your holiday table. Diced onions and celery are saut&# 195;©ed until tender, then combined with crispy bacon bits and their rich grease for deep savory notes. The mixture is bound with eggs and seasoned with poultry seasoning, basil, parsley, garlic, and a hint of cayenne for warmth. Moistened with just enough water to hold its shape, it can be baked in a casserole dish or used to stuff a turkey. The result is a moist, aromatic side dish with a perfect balance of textures and traditional comfort food flavors.Ingredients
Directions
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Break the fresh bread into bite-sized chunks and place them in a large mixing bowl.
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Cook diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until nearly crisp, then remove bacon but reserve the grease in the pan.
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Sauté diced onion and celery in the reserved bacon grease until softened.
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Add the cooked bacon, sautéed vegetables, and bacon grease to the bowl with the bread chunks.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, soft butter, poultry seasoning, basil, parsley, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, and black pepper.
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Pour the egg mixture over the bread and vegetable mixture.
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Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the mixture is moist but holds its shape.
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Transfer the stuffing to a greased baking dish or loosely pack into a prepared turkey cavity.
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Bake at 350ðF (175ðC) for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ðF (74ðC) and the top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 66.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 122.8mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.2g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 1.2g
- Protein 2.2g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
If stuffing a turkey, ensure the stuffing is not packed too tightly to allow for even cooking. Place leftover stuffing balls in the oven alongside the turkey during the last 1.5 hours of cooking if desired.
For best results, use day-old bread or toast fresh bread cubes lightly before mixing to prevent sogginess.
Adjust the amount of water based on the dryness of your bread; some breads absorb more moisture than others.
To make this vegetarian, omit the bacon and use olive oil or butter for sautéing the vegetables.
