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This classic homemade stuffing combines buttery sautéed onions, tender celery, fresh sage, thyme, and toasted bread cubes into a rich, flavorful holiday side dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Sunday dinners, meal prep, and freezer cooking, this make-ahead stuffing delivers a crispy golden top with a soft, savory center that pairs beautifully with turkey, chicken, ham, and homemade gravy.

Old-Fashioned Sage & Onion Stuffing

This classic homemade stuffing combines buttery sautéed onions, tender celery, fresh sage, thyme, and toasted bread cubes into a rich, flavorful holiday side dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Sunday dinners, meal prep, and freezer cooking, this make-ahead stuffing delivers a crispy golden top with a soft, savory center that pairs beautifully with turkey, chicken, ham, and homemade gravy.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 cups bread cubes
  • 2 –3 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 beaten eggs optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Aluminum foil (optional)
  • Freezer-safe container or storage bag

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a skillet.
  2. Cook celery and onions until soft and golden.
  3. Stir in herbs and seasoning.
  4. Toss with bread cubes.
  5. Freeze or continue with baking.
  6. Add broth until moist.
  7. Stir in eggs if desired.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 30–40 minutes.
  9. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Day-old bread produces the best texture.
Freeze stuffing base for up to 2 months.
Add sausage, mushrooms, apples, or pecans for easy variations.
Excellent for holiday meal prep and entertaining.