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Easy Herb and Vegetable Stuffing Recipe

Nothing says Thanksgiving like a big, warm dish of stuffing! If this is your first time making stuffing from scratch—don’t worry. This recipe is simple, comforting, and packed with flavor. With fresh herbs, sautéed vegetables, and perfectly toasted bread, it’s the kind of side dish that disappears fast.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas, easy bread reicpe, thanksgiving
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of crusty bread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted dairy-free butter
  • 2 large onions finely chopped
  • 3 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 2 carrots finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated dairy free Parmesan cheese optional – skip or use dairy-free cheese substitute
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1 – Prep the Bread

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown—about 15 minutes. This helps the stuffing soak up all the flavor without turning soggy.
    toasted breadcrumbs on a lined cookie sheet
  2. Pro Tip: If your bread is already a day or two old, it toasts even better!

Step 2 – Sauté the Vegetables

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter (or dairy-free substitute) over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and mushrooms, cooking for another 5 minutes.
    saute the vegetables for the stuffing

Step 3 – Mix It All Together

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, sautéed veggies, parsley, and rosemary. Pour the vegetable broth evenly over the mixture and stir gently until the bread is moistened.
    sauteed vegetables and herbs and diary free cheese
  2. Stir in the beaten eggs and Parmesan cheese (or skip for dairy-free). Season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 4 – Bake the Stuffing

  1. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.
    uncooked stuffing in a baking dish

Step 5 – Rest and Serve

  1. Let the stuffing sit for 10 minutes before serving. This helps it firm up and makes scooping easier.
    cookekd stuffing in the baking dish