Hey LifeStyler,

There’s something truly magical about a classic Christmas dinner, and no holiday table feels complete without a hearty, comforting stuffing. This Easy Classic Stuffing Recipe brings together simple, traditional ingredients to create a dish that’s bursting with savoury flavour, soft on the inside, and perfectly golden on top. Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or preparing a cozy festive meal, this timeless favourite adds warmth, aroma, and a touch of nostalgia to every plate. It’s the kind of recipe that becomes a tradition passed down, shared, and eagerly anticipated year after year.

 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

• 1 lb (about 12–14 cups) day-old bread, cubed
  Use French bread, sourdough, Italian, or a mix.
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for toasting bread, optional
• 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 3–4 celery stalks, diced
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1–1¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 2½–3 cups chicken or vegetable broth, warm
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions 

Prep the Bread

You have two options:

Dry Overnight (Best Texture)

Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and let them sit uncovered overnight.

Quick-Dry

Bake at 275°F (135°C) for 40–50 minutes, stirring once, until dry but not browned.

(For extra flavour, you can toast them with 4 tbsp butter at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.)

Cook the Aromatics

In a large frying/skillet pan, melt 1 stick of butter over medium heat.

Add:

• Onion
• Celery

Cook 8–10 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

Stir in:

• Sage
• Thyme
• Parsley
• Salt & pepper

Cook 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Remove from heat.

Mix the Stuffing

In a large mixing bowl:

1. Add dried bread cubes
2. Pour in the cooked vegetable mixture
3. Toss to combine

Add 2½ cups warm broth gradually while tossing.
You want the bread moist but not mushy (you may not need all the broth).

Stir in the beaten eggs and any add-ins.

Bake

Transfer stuffing to a buttered baking dish (9×13).

Cover with foil and bake:

• 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes

Remove foil and bake:

• 15–20 minutes more to crisp the top

Remove when cooked/baked and leave to rest and crisp, then serve and enjoy!

With Love,