Easy Cube Stuffing

Easy Cube Stuffing is the simple side you need for your Thanksgiving dinner. Made with comforting flavors from rosemary, sage, thyme, and chicken broth.

We all know Thanksgiving just isn’t complete without a tasty stuffing. This Side Dish Recipe is the perfect easy, hearty stuffing to pair with your turkey and other traditional holiday dishes!

Classic Cube Stuffing in baking dish

EASY CUBE STUFFING

This Bread Stuffing is the way to go for a quick and easy Thanksgiving Stuffing that you can toss together. Making stuffing from scratch is easy enough when the recipe is this straight forward. The total time to make this simple stuffing is just 45 minutes and most of that is oven time.

Classic Cube Stuffing ingredients in mixing bowl

Stuffing might just be my favorite Thanksgiving side dish. No, Mashed Potatoes. Or maybe Cranberry Sauce. It’s too hard to choose they’re all so good! But, Thanksgiving Stuffing is definitely up there.

Classic Cube Stuffing in baking dish before cooking

The minimal ingredients and easy directions make Easy Cube Stuffing a real life-saver on a busy Thanksgiving Day. You can even make homemade Stuffing ahead of time and have it waiting in the fridge while you prep the rest of Thanksgiving Dinner. Another option is making Slow Cooker Stuffing early in the morning and having it cook throughout the day. 

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TIPS FOR MAKING EASY CUBE STUFFING

  • Prep time: Start your recipe by setting your oven to 350 degrees and prepping your casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. That way they’re both ready to go as soon as the ingredients are prepped. You’ll also want to chop the onion and celery. 
  • Sear: Add 4 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Tilt the pan so the butter coats the bottom, then add the onion and celery. Cook the onion mixture until it’s translucent. Add in the seasonings and stir until it’s coated. 
  • Bread stuffing: Add the bread cubes and vegetable mixture to a large bowl and toss them together. 
  • Liquid ingredients: Melt the remaining butter in the microwave, then pour it into a medium bowl. Add the chicken broth and eggs, and whisk the liquid together. Pour the egg mixture over the bread. Toss all the ingredients together so they’re nicely coated and moistened. The bread stuffing should soak up the liquid as it bakes for extra flavorful stuffing.
  • Cooking time: Pour the Easy Cubed Stuffing into your prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. It’s done cooking when the bread is lightly toasted and golden brown on top.

Classic Cube Stuffing in baking dish

VARIATIONS ON EASY CUBE STUFFING

  • Bread Cubes: Instead of a stuffing mixture you can make your own bread cubes for stuffing, using your favorite bread. Try French bread, Italian bread, sourdough, wheat sandwich bread, white bread, or gluten-free bread broken into cubes. You can also make cornbread stuffing using Classic Cornbread
  • Seasonings: For some extra stuffing seasoning try fresh herbs like fresh parsley and fresh chives. You could also mix in some poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, paprika, or oregano. 
  • Broth: Instead of chicken broth you can try using vegetable broth, turkey stock, or beef stock. 
  • Stuffing vegetarian: To make this stuffing vegetarian or vegan you’ll have to first replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth. Then make it fully vegan, use vegan butter and an egg replacement. Flax eggs make or mashed avocado make good egg replacements. 

SLOW COOKER EASY CUBE STUFFING

  • To make crock pot stuffing, start the recipe out exactly the same by prepping the onion mixture.
  • Once the vegetables are ready, combine them with your cubes for stuffing. 
  • Whisk together the egg mixture and pour it over the stuffing. 
  • Toss everything together then put it in the slow cooker. 
  • Cook the crock pot stuffing on low for 4 to 5 hours. Then uncover the stuffing and cook on high for 30 minutes before serving. 

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HOW TO STORE EASY CUBE STUFFING

  • Serve: To keep classic stuffing fresh, don’t leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours. 
  • Store: To store Bread Stuffing in the fridge cover it tightly in plastic wrap or tin foil, or put it in an airtight container. It will stay good for 3-4 days. 
  • Freeze: You can also freeze leftover stuffing. The Bread Stuffing will only keep well in the freezer for about 1 month.

Classic Cube Stuffing on plate with turkey and Brussels sprouts

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Easy Cube Stuffing

Easy Cube Stuffing is the simple side you need for your Thanksgiving dinner. Made with comforting flavors from rosemary, sage, thyme, and chicken broth.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Cube Stuffing
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 210 kcal
Author Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , divided
  • 4 stalks celery , finely chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion , finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 21 ounces cube stuffing
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  2. Add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter to a large skillet on medium heat.
  3. Add in the celery and onions, cook for 6-8 minutes until translucent.

  4. Add in the salt, sage, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper and stir.
  5. To a large bowl add the cube stuffing, vegetable mixture, and toss.
  6. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  7. In a second bowl whisk together chicken broth, eggs, and add in melted butter.
  8. Pour the mixture over the bowl and toss gently to moisten the bread cubes.
  9. Pour the mixture into your baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Cube Stuffing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 804mg35%
Potassium 164mg5%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 596IU12%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

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