Potato Bread Stuffing Recipe (2024)

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This Potato Bread Stuffing recipe is a must have for all holiday dinners. Savory and mouthwatering, it will have even the pickiest of eaters asking for seconds!

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When my husband and I first moved away from our families, we started a short lived “friendsgiving” tradition with two of our closest friends. They would drive down to spend a few days with us at Thanksgiving before venturing further to see their families. The first year we enacted this tradition, my friend made Potato Bread Stuffing. Now, let me be honest. Up until then, I HATED stuffing and dressing of any kind. There was something about the mushy texture that I could just never get on board with.

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Well, being the adult that I am, I decided to give her potato bread stuffing a try, and boywas it amazing! There was nothing soggy or mushy about the bread in this recipe, and to this day I am convinced it’s because of the potato bread (I could be dead wrong). Either way, I have been making her recipe for the past several years since we no longer live close enough to get together. Of course I have tweaked her recipe a bit to fit me and my cooking tastes.

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With any great baked dish though, comes the hassle of cleaning it afterward. And this recipe is no exception. The worst part of making the potato bread stuffing is trying to scrub off the baked on food later. Even after letting it soak for awhile, I still have a hard time. And let’s be honest, we have all been to the point of using our fingernails to scrape off some of the most stuck on food.

Admit it.
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These dish cloths really made clean up so easy! The scrubbing dots helped scrub away the stuck on mess, while the textured cloth side took the place of my regular old dish cloth. One item for the job of two! Plus, there was no need to get my fingernails involved.Potato Bread Stuffing Recipe (7)

Since Scotch-Brite Scrubbing Dish Cloths have made clean up easier for me, there’s no reason why I can’t make this potato bread stuffing recipe year round. Right?

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Prep Time:30 minutes mins

Cook Time:1 hour hr

Total Time:1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 2 cups diced onion
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced sage
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced thyme
  • 1 tsp fresh minced rosemary
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 16 cups cubed Potato bread (stale)***

Instructions

  • ***The potato bread needs to be stale and the best way I've found to achieve this is to cube the bread at least 24 hours before making the dish, then leave out on a cookie sheet to harden up. If you are trying to speed up the process I have cubed the bread, placed on a cookie sheet and placed in a warm oven (200 degrees) for about 30 minutes watching carefully.

  • Preheat oven to 375 and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.

  • In a large skillet, melt 1 stick of butter over medium heat. Add diced celery and onion, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper and cook about 5 minutes until celery and onion start to soften. Add in chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer while you prepare the next step.

  • In a small bowl, slightly beat 2 large eggs. Stir in chopped parsley.

  • Add potato bread to a large bowl, then pour egg mixture over top and toss to combine.

  • Pour in vegetable mixture (1st section) and toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish and dot the top with butter.

  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake an additional 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams

Calories:

Author: Amanda

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Amanda

Wife to a computer nerd, mom to a neurotic dog and lover of all things baking, creating and making. She's not afraid to get messy or fire up a power tool and she has yet to meet a dessert she hasn't liked.

  1. Can you prepare this the day before and put it the refrigerator then bake the next day?

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  2. This mimics my moms stuffing recipe. She has been gone for almost 10 years now. Thank you, for sharing this with me. I truly loved and it and make constantly. I was always missing that taste. And this brought it back. Thank you, from one woman to another. We appreciate it. ❤️

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  3. This is my recipe also but add a can of sliced water chestnuts, cut up into smaller pieces!

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  4. Can I use this cooked stuffing to put inside the turkey?

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  5. Every year, my Grandmother made a potatoe and bread stuffing, making sure she prepared enough to stuff the turkey AND have some left to bake in pans on the side. I have yet to see a recipe from ANY body that makes it like she did, and she prepped it, like, 2-3 days in advance. Rarely was any of it left past the next day, and THAT is only because she made so much of it.I have been trying MY WHOLE ADULT LIFE, to re-create her recipe. I have come close a couple of times only. YOUR recipe is the first time I have ever seen a recipe that SOUNDED like it just might be like my Grams’. It doesn’t LOOK like hers, but I will have to actually make yours to see if it at least comes close or even surpasses it. Happy Thanksgiving, and EYE am so thankful to have found your recipe.

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    1. Thank you for your sweet comment Donna! I hope this recipe exceeds your expectations!

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  6. how much bread is 16 cups in loaves?

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    1. Can you answer my question?

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      1. Hi Lori. I don’t see a question from you. What do you need help with?

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        1. Her question is one comment up. Probably too late now, but she asked how many loaves are needed to get 16 cups.

          I happened to see potato bread for stuffing at the store. We are having Thanksgiving tomorrow because that’s the day our son can make it. So, I’ll be making it then. I don’t think the bag has 16 cups, but there’s only 3 of us, so I’ll scale it down.

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          1. I see it now, looks like the question was from 2018. I was looking for a new comment. Yes, I believe when I’ve made this (it’s been a few years) that I used two loaves.

          2. @Amanda,
            Thank you for your reply. I use this recipe every year 🙂

  7. I don’t usually eat stuffing, but this looks so good. Saved this recipe for later!

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  8. I absolutely love stuffing – this is the best part of the meal for me. This sounds like a great version of it. #client

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FAQs

What is the best bread to use for stuffing? ›

Breads such as sour dough, French bread or Italian loaves are for the best bread for stuffing. Their soft-but-sturdy interiors are the perfect texture for stuffing. The pieces retain their shape without crumbling.

Is it better to make stuffing with fresh or stale bread? ›

dry!" The reason for this is that stale or dry bread will hold up better after cooking and keep its texture even after adding your broth or liquid. If you use soft, fresh bread, you'll ultimately wind up with a soggy, mushy stuffing.

Is white or brown bread better for stuffing? ›

You can use any kind; store-bought white bread works well and would probably be my #1 suggestion for stuffing. You could also try using cut up dinner rolls, sourdough bread (actually this would be my personal first pick), challah, or anything else you want to experiment with.

Why put eggs in stuffing? ›

Broth: Chicken broth keeps the stuffing moist without making it soggy. Eggs: Two lightly beaten eggs help hold the dressing together and add moisture. Water: You can add a few tablespoons of water, if you'd like, to achieve your desired consistency.

How wet should stuffing be before baking? ›

The stuffing should be moist but not wet. If there is a puddle of broth at the bottom of the bowl, you've added too much. Add more bread to soak up the excess moisture. If the mix is still dry and crumbly, add more liquid and toss gently until it starts to clump together.

What is the flat bread with pocket that is perfect for stuffing called? ›

Aish baladi is the Egyptian wholemeal version of the bread more generally known in the Middle East as “khubz arabi” (Arab bread) or in the West as “pita bread”. It's a small, flat bread baked at high temperature which forms a pocket into which you will be stuffing your hummus, ful medames or other goodies.

How long should bread sit out for stuffing? ›

Cut the bread into the cube size you want. Spread them out in a sheet pan, single layer. Two choices, one is to just leave them out for a few days to dry, two would be to put the sheet pan in a 300F oven for 30–60 minutes.

How do you dry out bread for stuffing quickly? ›

This Thanksgiving, skip the waiting and planning that staling demands, and pop open your oven instead. We start by cubing our bread—for traditional recipes, we favor a simple white sandwich-style loaf—then toast it in the oven at a low 275°F for about 45 minutes, tossing it every now and then to help it dry evenly.

How many days old should bread be for stuffing? ›

Cook the bread.

Once time is up, your bread should be thoroughly dried out and staled. You can either proceed immediately into implementing the rest of your stuffing recipe or store the dried bread for up to four or five days at room temperature before doing so.

Should you toast bread before making stuffing? ›

Follow this tip: Stale, dried-out bread makes the best stuffing. Either dry out your bread starting a few days before you plan to make the stuffing by letting it sit out or, if you don't have the extra time, cut the bread into cubes, and then toast over a low heat in the oven until dry.

What makes stuffing unhealthy? ›

Stuffing is not strictly a healthy food, because it is typically high in calories, fat, sodium, and refined carbohydrates. 1 But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it, All foods can fit into a healthy diet in moderation.

Why is Thanksgiving stuffing so good? ›

Juices from the turkey soaked into the stuffing, infusing it with fat and flavor. "You've got those juices, and those juices taste great,” Smith said.

What is traditional stuffing made of? ›

Classic stuffing made with bread cubes, seasonings, and held together with chicken stock and eggs. A holiday staple!

Why do people put mayo in scrambled eggs? ›

Mayonnaise adds to the liquid. Adding more liquid to scrambled eggs makes them more tender and moist. It adds salt and flavor. Mayonnaise is generally salty and helps season the eggs.

Is it OK to make stuffing a day ahead of time? ›

No matter where you fall, getting a head start on what can be prepared before the big day is essential. One question that always crops up: Can you make stuffing ahead of time? The short answer to whether you can making stuffing ahead of time is yes.

What is bread stuffing made of? ›

Bread Stuffing Ingredients

Vegetables: You'll need chopped celery with leaves and a chopped onion. Bread: Nine cups of chopped bread cubes should make about 16 servings. Seasonings: Season the bread stuffing with salt, dried sage, dried thyme, poultry seasoning, and black pepper.

Is bread stuffing unhealthy? ›

Stuffing is essentially bread, salt, and butter, so it probably comes as no surprise that it isn't the healthiest food served on Thanksgiving. But you can cut its sodium and saturated fat, and pump up its nutritional profile.

How long does bread stuffing last? ›

Dressing/stuffing: Like turkey, if stored properly, stuffing or dressing will be safe to eat for three to four days after cooking. It will last for about a month if stored properly in the freezer. Cranberry sauce – homemade and store-bought: Homemade cranberry sauce lasts seven to 10 days.

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