Classic Stuffing

Name: Classic Stuffing
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 onions, (2 pounds), peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice; 16 celery stalks, cut into ¼-inch dice; 10 large fresh sage leaves, chopped, or 2 teaspoons crushed dried sage; 6 cups Homemade Chicken Stock , or canned low sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat; 2 stale loaves white bread, (about 36 slices), crust on, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups (about 2 bunches) fresh coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, leaves; 2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped (optional); 2 cups dried cherries (optional)

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Martha's classic stuffing recipe is built to feed a crowd. It's made with white bread, celery, onions, and sage; add dried cherries and nuts for more texture.

120 min

cook 75 min

American

4.2 (107)

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F. Butter a 10-by-15-inch baking dish and set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onions and celery, and cook over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage, stir to combine, and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup stock, and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes, until liquid has reduced by half.
Transfer onion mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add all remaining ingredients, including the remaining stock; mix to combine.
Transfer stuffing mixture to prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
Uncover and continue to bake until top is golden, 30 to 35 more minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Classic Stuffing

Ingredients

Instructions

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