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Easy Butter Bread Stuffing Recipe

Easy Bread Stuffing

Camila Benitez
Crunchy and full of flavor, this Bread Stuffing is another favorite in my home and a must-have on our table year after year. Made with store-bought bread, sweet onions, celery, and Granny Smith apples. I added a mix of fresh herbs like sage, thyme, parsley, oregano, and rosemary to boost the taste. Plus, I tossed in cranberries and toasted almonds for a special touch.
To hold everything together, I used a mixture of milk and water, along with a beaten egg. Instead of traditional chicken broth, I used water infused with Knorr Granulated Chicken Bouillon for an added depth of flavor. Give this simple yet delicious bread stuffing a try, and I guarantee it'll be a hit at your table!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10

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Ingredients
  

For the bread stuffing:

  • 2 large sweet or yellow onions , finely diced
  • 3 celery stack , finely diced
  • 2 granny Smith apples , unpeeled, cored and large diced
  • 1 cup  cranberries
  • ½ cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted
  • 9 Cups bread stuffing homemade or store-bought).
  • 1 large egg , lightly beaten
  • 1 Cup water
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk or whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons Knorr Granulated Chicken Bouillon
  • 113 g (1 stick) unsalted butter , room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or melted butter
  • 3 Tablespoons minced fresh sage
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
  • 1-½ teaspoons minced rosemary
  • Kosher salt/ ground black pepper ( to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Place the unseasoned bread stuffing in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, celery, and apples, then season with 1 teaspoon of Knorr chicken bouillon and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
  • Stir in the minced fresh herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary, and parsley). Sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Combine this mixture with the bread in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the cranberries and sliced almonds.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, evaporated milk (or whole milk), water, and the remaining 3 teaspoons of Knorr chicken bouillon.
  • Gradually pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture, tossing to coat everything evenly. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes to let the bread absorb the liquid.
  • Gently toss the mixture again and transfer it to the prepared baking dish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking until it turns golden brown, which should take about 15 to 20 minutes more. Serve the stuffing hot.

Notes

How to Store & Re-Heat
To store the stuffing, cool it to room temperature, then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
To reheat, either warm it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) covered with foil for 15-20 minutes or microwave
individual portions, covered, on medium, checking and stirring every minute until heated through.
Make-Ahead & Freeze
To make the bread Stuffing ahead of time, you can chop and cook all your mix-ins a few hours ahead,
then assemble the stuffing when you're ready to bake. Alternatively, you can assemble it a day before you need it
and keep it covered in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, just bake it as per the recipe. 
For freezing, cool the baked stuffing, then freeze it for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge for a day
and reheat in a 325°F oven, covered with foil, until it's thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Bread Stuffing
Amount per Serving
Calories
296
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.004
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
745
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
228
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
36
g
12
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
676
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
96
mg
10
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.

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