Name: Super Simple Stuffing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 stalks celery; 1 onion; 10 ounces packages unseasoned croutons; 1.5 cups chicken stock; 1 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp dried sage or poultry seasoning; 1 tsp kosher salt

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Super Simple Stuffing

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Ingredients

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Super Simple Stuffing

3 tablespoons butter

2 stalks celeryfine dice

1 onionfine dice

10 ounces packages unseasoned croutonsor 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 ½ cups chicken stock(depending on how soft you want the stuffing)

1 tsp dried thyme

½ tsp dried sage or poultry seasoning

1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

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Instructions

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.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Croutons First 🔆
Lightly toast the croutons in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing to enhance their flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy too quickly when the stock is added.
Sauté Aromatics Properly 🧅
Dice onions and celery small and cook them in butter over medium heat until softened and fragrant (about 5 minutes) before adding stock—this builds a flavor foundation that elevates the entire dish.
Use Warm Stock for Better Texture 🌡️
Heat your chicken stock before adding it to the croutons so the bread absorbs liquid evenly and maintains a moist, cohesive texture without becoming dense or mushy.
Balance Your Dried Herbs 🌿
If using both sage and thyme instead of poultry seasoning, use slightly more sage (it's the star of classic stuffing) and add kosher salt gradually while tasting, as dried herbs concentrate flavor.
Bake Covered, Then Uncover 🍽️
Bake the stuffing covered at 350°F for 20 minutes to retain moisture, then uncover for the final 10-15 minutes to develop a golden, crispy top that contrasts beautifully with the creamy interior.