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Garlic Bread Stuffing Recipe

Want to know what we’re thankful for? Delicious holiday side dishes! This festive stuffing recipe may be one of the best Thanksgiving stuffing ideas ever. It combines buttery garlic bread, onion, and herbs for a craveable, shareable side dish for your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving feast. Keep reading to learn how to make stuffing from garlic bread.
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What Makes This Garlic Bread Stuffing So Flavorful?

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We’ve got four words for you: onion and fresh garlic. The bold flavor of these ingredients creates a side dish that just can’t be matched by boxed stuffing mixes, which contain powdered garlic and onion. And by using Spice World Fresh Diced Garlic and Spice World Easy Onion, you get convenience and flavor!

Ingredients That Bring It All Together

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Garlic Bread Stuffing brings together classic holiday flavors with a garlicky twist. Here’s what makes each ingredient essential:

  • Herbs and aromatics: Fragrant sage and thyme combine with onion, fresh garlic, and celery to deliver warm, fall flavors in every bite. Using Spice World Fresh Diced Garlic and Spice World Easy Onion ensures bold, authentic taste that dried seasonings simply can’t beat.
  • Garlic butter: It’s the star of this recipe! You’ll make enough garlic butter to coat the bread and have extra to enjoy on baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, or grilled cheese sandwiches throughout the week.
  • Broth: If you like to control the salt level in your recipes, look for lower sodium varieties. You can use chicken broth or vegetable broth, depending on your dietary preferences.
  • Bread: The recipe calls for French bread, but you could substitute another artisan bread like sourdough, Italian, or even ciabatta.

Here’s what you’ll need to make Garlic Bread Stuffing.

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp Spice World Fresh Diced Garlic
  • ½ cup Spice World Easy Onion
  • 1½ cups diced celery
  • 1 Tbsp dried sage
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
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EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

  • Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • 9- x 13-inch (roughly 3-quart) nonstick baking dish
  • Butter or cooking spray
  • Large, nonstick skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Sharp chef’s knife

Step-by-Step: How To Make Garlic Bread Stuffing

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Making homemade garlic bread stuffing is easier than you think! Here’s how to transform simple ingredients into the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish.

  1. Prep your workspace. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Create the garlic butter base. Blend Spice World Fresh Diced Garlic into the softened butter. This aromatic mixture will flavor both the bread and the diced vegetables, with enough left over for other uses.
  3. Toast the bread cubes. Cut French bread into 1- to 2-inch cubes. Melt about 5 tablespoons of the garlic butter in a large skillet. Add bread cubes, tossing to coat, and then spread onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Toast 5-10 minutes until golden—this prevents soggy stuffing.
  4. Sauté the aromatics. In the same skillet, melt another 5 tablespoons of garlic butter. Add Spice World Easy Onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in sage and thyme, then remove from heat to cool.
  5. Combine everything. Whisk together eggs, broth, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cooled vegetable mixture and toasted bread cubes, tossing until evenly coated.
  6. Bake to perfection. Pour mixture into prepared dish and bake 30 minutes or until top is golden and crispy. Serve warm alongside your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
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What To Serve With Garlic Bread Stuffing

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This Garlic Bread Stuffing pairs perfectly with these Thanksgiving must-haves:

  • Turkey: Serve alongside our Turkey With Garlic Butter for a garlic-forward feast. The herb-infused bread soaks up turkey drippings beautifully.
  • Mashed Potatoes: The crispy bread cubes contrast perfectly with creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes for ultimate comfort food.
  • Cranberry Sauce: Sweet-tart Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce cuts through the rich, savory stuffing for perfect balance.
  • Roasted Vegetables: Round out your plate with green beans, Brussels sprouts, or glazed carrots. For a vegetarian meal, pair with roasted root vegetables and butternut squash soup.

The Secret to Perfect Thanksgiving Stuffing

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It’s no secret that the best stuffing is a harmony of bread texture, moisture balance, and flavor layering, including the savory aroma and bold flavor of Spice World Fresh Diced Garlic.

This Garlic Bread Stuffing recipe is moist without being soggy, and crispy without being dry. If you find yourself with soggy stuffing and a pool of liquid at the bottom of your stuffing mixture, add more toasted bread to soak it up. If your stuffing texture is too dry, you can add more broth.

Leftover Garlic Bread Stuffing Ideas

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Here are a few creative ways to repurpose leftover Thanksgiving stuffing:

  • Stuffed mushrooms
  • Breakfast hash
  • Stuffing mini muffins
  • Soup topping – delicious on butternut squash soup and tomato-based, cream-based, and hearty bean soups

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best bread for Garlic Bread Stuffing?

Choose a rustic bread with a crisp crust and soft interior, like French bread, sourdough, ciabatta, or Italian bread.

You can substitute flax “eggs” by combining 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds with 3 tablespoons of water. You can also use extra vegetable broth in place of eggs.
You can store leftover stuffing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze it for up to 6 months.

Divide the leftover stuffing among the cups of a greased muffin pan and crisp them in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.

You can add extra crunch by sprinkling the top of your stuffing mixture with panko breadcrumbs or mixing in toasted walnuts or pecans before baking.
You can make this recipe gluten free by using gluten-free artisan bread.