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A white casserole dish filled with baked stuffing made of cubed bread and chopped celery, topped with a sprig of rosemary, sits on a green plaid cloth next to a white plate and wooden fork.
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Traditional Buttery Stuffing

This traditional buttery stuffing is soft, savory, and full of familiar flavor. Made with dried bread cubes, butter, onion, celery, and poultry seasoning, it’s a timeless side dish that belongs on every cozy holiday table.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Christmas, farmhouse, Thanksgiving
Keyword: buttery stuffing recipe, classic bread stuffing, holiday stuffing, homemade stuffing, traditional stuffing
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 12 cups Bread cubes dried
  • 1 quart Chicken broth
  • 5 tbsp Butter
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 4 ribs Celery diced
  • 1 tsp Celery salt
  • 1½ tbsp Poultry seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a baking dish and set aside.
  2. Cook the vegetables: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery and cook until soft and translucent, about 8–10 minutes.
  3. Season: Stir in celery salt, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  4. Combine: Place the dried bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Pour the butter and vegetable mixture over the bread.
  5. Add broth: Slowly pour in the chicken broth, gently tossing until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.
  6. Bake: Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until the top is lightly golden.
  7. Serve: Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Add broth gradually—different breads absorb liquid differently.
  • For a crispier top, bake uncovered for the last 10–15 minutes.
  • This stuffing can be assembled a day ahead and baked fresh.