{"id":"1cb8978d-c302-4900-acf3-173679166428","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1cb8978d-c302-4900-acf3-173679166428","source_url":"https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/simple-is-best-dressing-51124210","title":"Simple Classic Stuffing","description":"With this easy recipe for classic Thanksgiving stuffing, you’ll finally understand how to make stuffing that’s worthy of holiday tradition.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8–10 servings","cook_time":"20 minutes","total_time":"3 hours","image_url":"https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/59bc186dbf70cb1b35bc3e22/16:9/w_6848,h_3852,c_limit/SIMPLE-IS-BEST-DRESSING-RECIPE-07092017.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for baking dish","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1.5,"unit":"stick"}},{"text":"1 lb. good-quality day-old white bread, torn into 1\" pieces (about 10 cups)","item":"good-quality day-old white bread, torn into 1\" pieces","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"about 10 cups"},{"text":"2½ cups chopped yellow onions","item":"chopped yellow onions","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1½ cups (¼\" slices) celery","item":"(1/4\" slices) celery","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley","item":"chopped flat-leaf parsley","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage","item":"chopped fresh sage","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary","item":"chopped fresh rosemary","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme","item":"chopped fresh thyme","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt","item":"Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper","item":"freshly ground black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided","item":"low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 250°. Grease a 13x9x2\" baking dish with unsalted butter and set aside. Scatter 1 lb. good-quality day-old white bread, torn into 1\" pieces (about 10 cups), in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until dried out, about 1 hour. Let cool; transfer to a very large bowl."},{"number":2,"text":"Meanwhile, melt ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 2½ cups chopped yellow onions and 1½ cups (¼\" slices) celery to melted butter. Stir often until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add to bowl with dried bread cubes; stir in ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage, 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary, 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme, 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, and 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle in 1¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth and toss gently. Let cool."},{"number":3,"text":"Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 2 large eggs and remaining 1¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth in a small bowl. Add to bread mixture; fold gently until thoroughly combined. Transfer to prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of dressing registers 160°, 35–40 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Uncover dressing; continue to bake until set and top is golden brown and crisp, 35–45 minutes longer.\nMake Ahead: Dressing can be baked (before browning) 1 day ahead. Uncover and let cool, then cover and chill. Uncover and bake until top is browned and crisp, 45–60 minutes.\n\n\nEditor’s note: This Thanksgiving stuffing recipe was first printed in 2012 as \"Simple Is Best Dressing.” Head this way for more of our best Thanksgiving side dish recipes →"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:55:47.835052+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:55:47.835052+00:00"}