Garlic Bread Stuffing Recipe
This garlic bread stuffing recipe reimagines a classic holiday staple by combining crispy garlic bread cubes with aromatic garlic, red onions, and fresh herbs. The result is a comforting, flavorful side dish that brings a unique twist to your Thanksgiving table, with room for creative variations using walnuts, cranberries, or Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Essential:
- - 1 loaf garlic bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - 1 large red onion finely chopped
- - 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
- - 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ons:
- - 1/2 cup celery finely diced
- - 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans toasted and chopped
- - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the garlic bread cubes with the melted butter until they are evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and chopped red onion (add celery at this stage if using) for about 5 minutes until softened and aromatic.
- Pour the broth into the skillet, stirring to combine the flavors, then gradually mix this liquid into the bowl with the bread cubes. Season with salt and pepper to evenly moisten the cubes.
- Fold in the fresh parsley along with any optional add-ons—walnuts or pecans, dried cranberries, and Parmesan cheese—to create a balanced blend of flavors and textures.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the top becomes golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let the stuffing rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, simply opt for vegetable broth. This garlic bread stuffing recipe is ideal for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion where you want to serve a crowd-pleasing, comforting side dish.