Sourdough Bread Stuffing with Sauteed Onions and Celery

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A savory stuffing made from rustic sourdough bread cubes sautéed with onions, celery, and herbs, baked until golden and crisp on top. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs sourdough bread, unsalted butter, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 10 cups, cubed and dried sourdough bread
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, diced celery stalks
• 3 cups, warm chicken broth
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh sage
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2, beaten large eggs

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread 10 cups cubed sourdough bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly toasted and dried out.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 diced medium yellow onions and 3 diced celery stalks, sautéing for 7-8 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted sourdough cubes with the sautéed onions and celery. Add 3 cups warm chicken broth, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 beaten large eggs to bind the mixture well.
5. Step 5: Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and cover with foil.
6. Step 6: Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
7. Step 7: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.