Name: Garlic Butter Stuffing Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces French Bread Loaf or Garlic Bread; 3 tablespoons Butter (room temperature); 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan; 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; 12 tablespoons Butter; 2 cups Sliced Mushrooms; 2 cups Chopped Celery; 2 cups Chopped Yellow Onion; 1/3 cup Dried Parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 1/2-2 cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth or Chicken Stock; 2 Large Eggs; 2 cups Diced Chicken Breast; 12-14 oz Sliced Sausage

Introduction

This Garlic Butter Stuffing is a flavorful twist on the classic side dish, combining fragrant garlic butter with tender vegetables and bread cubes. Perfect for holiday dinners or any comforting meal, it bakes to a golden, crispy top while staying moist inside. Optional chicken or sausage additions make it a hearty main as well.

The dish is a close-up of golden-brown toasted bread cubes mixed with bits of cooked celery and mushrooms, all garnished with chopped green herbs. The bread pieces are uneven in size with some darker, crispy edges and softer golden parts in the center. The mixture is served inside a white dish on a white marbled surface. There is a silver spoon holding a scoop of the stuffing mixture near the center of the image. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

16 ounces French Bread Loaf or Garlic Bread

3 tablespoons Butter (room temperature)

2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan

1 tablespoon Minced Garlic

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

1 1/2–2 cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth or Chicken Stock

2 cups Sliced Mushrooms

2 cups Chopped Celery

2 cups Chopped Yellow Onion

2 Large Eggs

12 tablespoons Butter

1/3 cup Dried Parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon Dried Oregano

1 teaspoon Salt

2 cups Diced Chicken Breast (optional)

12–14 oz Sliced Sausage (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375℉.

Step 2: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Cut or tear the bread into 1/2 inch cubes and toss with the garlic butter mixture. Spread evenly on a large baking pan.

Step 3: Bake the bread cubes for about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 4: While the bread bakes, melt 12 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, and mushrooms, and cook until tender, about 6–7 minutes.

Step 5: Lower the oven temperature to 350℉. Lightly grease a 13″x9″ or 3.5–4 quart baking dish.

Step 6: Add the cooked vegetables and all seasonings—including dried parsley, basil, garlic powder, oregano, and salt—to the bread cubes. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with 1 cup of chicken broth, then stir into the bread mixture. Add additional chicken broth slowly as needed, up to 2 cups total, until the bread absorbs the liquid without pooling.

Step 7: Pour the stuffing into the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350℉ for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until the top is crispy and golden brown.

Step 8 (Optional): For stuffing with chicken, cook diced chicken breast in a pan over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until no longer pink and season with salt and pepper. Stir the cooked chicken into the stuffing before baking.

Step 9 (Optional): For stuffing with sausage, cook sliced sausage in a pan over medium heat for 7–8 minutes until browned. Mix into the stuffing before baking for added flavor.

Tips & Variations

Use day-old bread for better texture, as it absorbs the broth without becoming mushy.

Try adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a bright, aromatic boost.

For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth and skip the chicken or sausage.

If you prefer a crunchier topping, sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top before the last bake.

FAQs

Can I prepare this stuffing ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the stuffing up to a day in advance. Keep it covered in the refrigerator, then bake as directed when ready to serve.

What bread works best for stuffing?

French bread or garlic bread works wonderfully as they have a sturdy texture that holds up well when mixed with broth and baked. Avoid soft sandwich bread which can get too mushy.