This buttered stuffing with celery and leeks is a delicious and classic side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday feast. It's rich, savory, and fragrant, providing a perfect complement to roasted turkey or chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter plus more for greasing
- 3 cups leeks white and light green parts, chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth preferably homemade
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and celery; cook, stirring, until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add sage and parsley, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, leek mixture, and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the top is golden and crisp, another 10 minutes.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite holiday dishes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg