Lemon Parsley Stuffing

This vibrant Lemon Parsley Stuffing is a delightful departure from traditional dry bread mixes. Infused with the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice and zest, along with aromatic dried marjoram and thyme, it offers a refreshing twist on a holiday classic. The combination of melted butter and beaten eggs ensures a tender, cohesive texture that holds together perfectly whether baked in a casserole or stuffed inside poultry. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or as a savory side dish for Sunday roast, this recipe balances savory herbs with citrus brightness. Its comforting yet light, making it a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or stands alone as a vegetarian main course.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 10

Calories: 1549.6

Description

This vibrant Lemon Parsley Stuffing is a delightful departure from traditional dry bread mixes. Infused with the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice and zest, along with aromatic dried marjoram and thyme, it offers a refreshing twist on a holiday classic. The combination of melted butter and beaten eggs ensures a tender, cohesive texture that holds together perfectly whether baked in a casserole or stuffed inside poultry. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or as a savory side dish for Sunday roast, this recipe balances savory herbs with citrus brightness. Its comforting yet light, making it a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or stands alone as a vegetarian main course.

Ingredients

10 cup Bread crumbs; dry
1 cup Onion; finely chopped
1 cup Parsley; snipped
4 teaspoon Lemon peel; finely shredded
2 teaspoon Marjoram; dried
1 teaspoon Thyme;dried
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
2 Garlic Cloves; minced
2 Eggs; slightly beaten
1 cup Butter; melted
1/3 cup Water
1/4 cup Lemon juice

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 325F (165C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry bread crumbs, finely chopped onion, snipped parsley, shredded lemon peel, dried marjoram, dried thyme, black pepper, and minced garlic.
3
Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure the herbs and spices are evenly distributed.
4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the slightly beaten eggs, melted butter, water, and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
5
Pour the wet mixture over the bread crumb mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly until all crumbs are evenly moistened.
6
If stuffing a turkey, loosely fill the cavity. If baking as a casserole, spoon the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.
7
Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the stuffing is hot throughout and the top is lightly golden.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1549.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.2g62%
Saturated Fat 19.6g99%
Cholesterol 73.7mg25%
Sodium 2358.2mg99%
Total Carbohydrate 264.4g89%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g100%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 41.3g83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lemon, parsley, stuffing, dressing, herbs, marjoram, thyme, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, side dish, thanksgiving, christmas, vegetarian, citrus, aromatic, homemade, comfort food, holiday meal, casserole

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