The Ultimate Crispy Herb Stuffing Recipe (One Skillet Wonder!)
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Looking for the best stuffing recipe that’s crispy on the outside and perfectly tender inside? This herb stuffing skillet recipe is about to become your new favorite side dish!
Made with fresh herbs and baked right in a cast iron skillet, this easy stuffing recipe delivers that golden, crispy crust everyone loves while staying incredibly moist in the center. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Sunday dinners, or any time you want comfort food that impresses!
Ingredient Notes & Tips
Bread Choice Matters: Use day-old French baguettes for the best texture. The crusty exterior creates amazing crispy bits! Try mixing white and multigrain baguettes for extra depth, or swap in sourdough for a tangy twist.
Fresh Herbs Are Key: Don’t skip the fresh herbs – they make all the difference! Sage, thyme, and chives create that classic stuffing flavor that dried herbs just can’t match.
Butter Tips: We use real butter in three stages for maximum flavor and crispiness. Don’t skimp – it’s what creates that gorgeous golden crust!
Broth Choice: Chicken broth gives rich flavor, but vegetable broth works perfectly for a vegetarian stuffing option.
How to Make Perfect Herbed Stuffing
The secret to this crispy stuffing is the three-step cooking process:
- Toast the bread first for that essential crunch
- Sauté the herbs and veggies to build flavor layers
- Pan-fry then bake for the ultimate crispy-meets-tender texture
Start by cutting your baguettes into 1-inch cubes – this size holds up perfectly without getting mushy. When you’re toasting the bread, watch it closely after 8 minutes – it can go from golden to burnt quickly!
Saute veggies- Add bread to egg mixture
- Combine mix with veggies
The vegetable mixture should be soft and fragrant before adding to your bread. This takes about 6-7 minutes, and you’ll know it’s ready when your kitchen smells amazing!
Add the last of the butter in thin slices over the top of the stuffing. Bake.
Delicious Variations
Make it Your Own:
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- Sausage Stuffing: Add 1 pound of cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage
- Cranberry Herb: Mix in 1/2 cup dried cranberries for sweetness
- Mushroom Lovers: Sauté 8oz sliced mushrooms with the vegetables
- Spicy Kick: Add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes with the herbs
- Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free bread, toasted the same way
More Stuffing Ideas: Whether you call it stuffing or dressing (they’re basically the same thing – just depends on where you’re from!), there are so many delicious ways to make this side dish. If you love traditional flavors, check out my classic Thanksgiving dressing that’s perfect for the holidays. And for those who prefer a Southern twist, my cornbread dressing recipe brings that comforting, crumbly texture everyone adores. For sourdough bakers, this sourdough stuffing recipe is amazing! If you’re lucky to have leftovers, repurpose them by making dressing patties. The freeze great too!
Storage Made Simple
Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or warm in a skillet over low heat.
Freezer Friendly: This homemade stuffing freezes beautifully! After cooking, cool completely and freeze in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in a skillet.
Pro Tip: For best results when reheating, add a splash of broth to prevent drying out.
How to Serve This Show-Stopper
This herb stuffing is the perfect partner for:
- Roast turkey or chicken
- Pork tenderloin or chops
- Glazed ham
- As a vegetarian main dish with a side salad
Serve it family-style right from the skillet for that cozy, homestyle feel. The crispy edges and herb-packed flavor make it disappear fast!
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Ready to make the most amazing stuffing ever? This recipe serves 8 and takes just about an hour from start to finish. Your family will be asking for this crispy herb stuffing at every holiday gathering!
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Herb Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 cups french baguettes cut into 1 inch cubes (approximately 1 and half loaves)
- ½ cup unsalted butter divided
- 4 stalks of celery sliced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh garlic minced
- 2 tbsp fresh sage chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
- Scatter the bread evenly onto a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, tossing the bread halfway through. You want the bread to be golden and crispy. Pay attention to it though because it can burn quickly. Remove from the oven and cool completely but don’t turn off the oven yet.
- In your skillet, melt half of the butter in your oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the celery, yellow onion, green onion, minced garlic, sage, thyme, chives and salt and pepper to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 6-7 minutes. Once done, set aside for a minute.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs with the broth.
- Add the crispy bread to the bowl and stir to coat the bread in the egg mixture.
- Add the herbed onion mixture to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Melt half of the remaining butter (approximately 2 tablespoons) in the empty skillet over low heat.
- Once melted, add the stuffing back to the pan. Push it down a little so that it is a nice even layer in the skillet. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes to crisp up a little.
- Add the last of the butter in thin slices over the top of the stuffing. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes. The top will turn a lovely golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
• This is the best and most crispy stuffing recipe ever. This gorgeous stuffing is spiced with a beautiful blend of fresh herbs that is lightly fried before baking to give this Herbed Stuffing a crispy crust around the outside. Serve it alongside your turkey, chicken or any poultry dish. Perfect for a fall Sunday meal.
• Store leftovers, covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or pan fry on low until warmed through.
• You can freeze this stuffing, after you cook it, in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in a skillet when you are ready to serve.
• I used a mixture of white and multigrain baguette. The multigrain really adds a depth to the stuffing. Try with a sourdough version too.
• To make this version vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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