Super Simple Stuffing

5 from 2 votes

This Super Simple Stuffing is proof that you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to serve up big, delicious flavor at your holiday table.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Side

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 271kcal

3 tablespoons butter
2 celery stalks, fine dice
1 small onion, fine dice
1 10 ounce package unseasoned croutons (or 6 slices of sourdough bread cut into 1/2 inch cubes and toasted on a sheet tray for 15-20 minutes in a 400 degree oven or until totally dried out and golden.)
1 1/2 - 2 cups chicken stock (depending on how soft you want the stuffing)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage or poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large saucepan heat butter until melted.
Add the onions and celery and saute over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, add the thyme, sage and salt. Saute an additional 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
To a large bowl, add the croutons, sauteed vegetables, and chicken stock. Fluff the mixture with a fork gently (make sure not to over-stir the mixture or it will become mushy).
Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Serve.

Adjust as needed: For a drier stuffing, use less chicken stock; for a softer one, add a little more. You can also tweak the flavor by adjusting the dried thyme and sage, or swap in poultry seasoning for the sage.
Use boxed bread cubes: Skip the seasoning packet and use the plain bread cubes from a stuffing mix instead of croutons. It works perfectly and keeps things super simple. Just the way we like it!