Best Homemade Stuffing

Ingredients

• 30 slices white bread , lightly toasted
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion , finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery , finely chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 large eggs , lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons water , Optional
• 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Spread toasted bread slices on baking sheets and let sit out at room temperature until hard, about 24 hours.

2. 2

   Once bread slices are ready, gather all ingredients.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

4. 4

   Crush bread slices into crumbs with a rolling pin. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl.

5. 5

   Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and celery; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.

6. 6

   Stir chicken broth and eggs into bread crumbs; mix until evenly moistened, but not soggy. Add water, if needed. Mix in cooked onion and celery, sage, garlic powder; season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Press dressing mixture into the prepared baking dish.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven until the top is brown and crisp, about 1 hour.

9. 9

   Serve hot and enjoy!