Description
Achieve stress-free holiday entertaining with this classic make-ahead Thanksgiving stuffing. By utilizing pre-toasted sourdough cubes and savory aromatics like fresh sage and thyme, this dish maintains a perfect structural integrity that holds up beautifully through refrigeration. Sautéed celery and onions build a rich foundation, while chicken or vegetable stock ensures every bite remains moist and flavorful. Prepare this centerpiece days in advance to free up your oven space and simplify your holiday morning schedule for a truly memorable, crispy-topped dining experience.
Ingredients
12 cups sourdough bread, cubed and dried overnight
1 cup unsalted butter, divided
2 large yellow onions, finely diced
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and toast bread cubes on baking sheets for 20 minutes until dry.
Transfer bread to an extra-large mixing bowl.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add diced onions and celery to the skillet and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes until softened.
Stir in the sage and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Pour the vegetable mixture over the dried bread cubes and toss to combine.
Whisk together the stock and eggs in a medium bowl.
Pour the liquid mixture over the bread and vegetables and fold gently until evenly moistened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake, or bake immediately at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
Notes
Prepare the bread cubes at least 24 hours in advance for the best texture. You can assemble this dish up to two days ahead of time and keep it refrigerated. If baking straight from the refrigerator, add 5-10 minutes to the total bake time. Ensure your stock is low-sodium to control the final seasoning level of the stuffing.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg