This classic bread stuffing delivers deep, savory flavor with a perfect balance of herbs and aromatics. Made with soft bread cubes, finely chopped onions, and celery, itâÂÂs seasoned with sage, thyme, and black pepper for a timeless taste. The mixture is lightly enriched with Butter Buds (or butter) to keep it tender yet low in calories. Ideal for stuffing poultry or baking separately as a side dish, this recipe is versatile, comforting, and perfect for holiday meals or weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable, itâÂÂs a staple that brings warmth to any table.
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Description
This classic bread stuffing delivers deep, savory flavor with a perfect balance of herbs and aromatics. Made with soft bread cubes, finely chopped onions, and celery, itâÂÂs seasoned with sage, thyme, and black pepper for a timeless taste. The mixture is lightly enriched with Butter Buds (or butter) to keep it tender yet low in calories. Ideal for stuffing poultry or baking separately as a side dish, this recipe is versatile, comforting, and perfect for holiday meals or weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable, itâÂÂs a staple that brings warmth to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325ðF (165ðC) if baking stuffing separately.
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In a 10-inch skillet, melt Butter Buds (or butter/margarine) over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5âÂÂ7 minutes.
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In a large bowl, combine bread cubes with about 1/3 of the cooked vegetable mixture; toss to coat.
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Add remaining vegetable mixture, salt, sage, thyme, and pepper; toss until evenly distributed.
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If stuffing poultry, fill cavity loosely just before roasting. If baking separately, transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, cover, and bake for 40âÂÂ45 minutes at 325ðF (163ðC) (or 20âÂÂ30 minutes (191ðC)at 375ðF), until internal temperature reaches 165ðF.
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 204.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 21.7g34%
- Saturated Fat 13.6g68%
- Cholesterol 57.3mg20%
- Sodium 186.7mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.1g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
- Sugars 1.4g
- Protein 0.7g2%
* 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
Storage: Cover and refrigerate leftover stuffing for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 325ðF until hot.
Substitutions: Use regular butter or margarine in place of Butter Buds. Fresh herbs can replace dried (use 3x the amount of dried).
Variations: For Oyster Stuffing, reduce bread cubes to 8 cups and add 2 cans (8 oz each) drained, chopped oysters with the remaining ingredients.
Safety: Ensure stuffing reaches an internal temperature of 165ðF for safe consumption. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing.
Quantity Guide: Use 3/4 cup stuffing per pound of chicken or turkey. A 1âÂÂ1.25 lb Cornish hen needs about 1 cup. Use 1/4âÂÂ1/3 cup per pork chop rib and 1/2 cup per pound of dressed fish.
