Brown Butter Stuffing
There are holiday sides you enjoy… and then there are the ones you dream about long after the dishes are done. This Brown Butter Stuffing belongs squarely in the second category. It takes everything people love about classic stuffing- the warm herbs, the soft-yet-crisp texture, the cozy aroma, and elevates it with one simple upgrade: browned butter.
Browned butter is the secret ingredient that transforms this familiar dish into something unforgettable. By gently toasting Member’s Mark™ Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter until it turns golden and nutty, you unlock deep, caramelized flavors that weave throughout every bite of the stuffing. That subtle nuttiness pairs beautifully with the savory celery, onions, and herbs, giving the entire dish a richer, more complex profile without overpowering its comfort-food roots.
What makes this stuffing stand out is how thoughtfully everything comes together. The herbs, Member’s Mark™ Parsley Flakes, Thyme Leaves, and Rosemary Leaves, offer brightness and fragrance, balancing the buttery richness. Member’s Mark™ Chicken Broth adds a smooth, savory backbone that keeps the stuffing moist and full-bodied, while the sea salt and black pepper bring out the nuanced layers created by the browned butter.
The result is a dish that feels both nostalgic and elevated, familiar enough to satisfy traditionalists, yet sophisticated enough to impress even the most discerning holiday guests. It’s the kind of side that steals the spotlight from the delicious turkey (thanks to tips from our Gossip Grill blog) and earns a permanent place in your holiday lineup.
Whether you’re hosting a crowd or keeping things cozy, this Brown Butter Stuffing brings warmth, depth, and a touch of culinary magic to every plate, all thanks to the incredible flavor boost of browned butter and the quality of Member’s Mark™ ingredients.
Brown Butter Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bread approx. 1 loaf, cubed and stale
- 1 cup Member's Mark™ Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter
- 2 cups Member's Mark™ Chicken Broth
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Celery approx. 3 stalks, chopped
- 1 Onion chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup Member's Mark™ Parsley Flakes
- 1 tbsp Sage Leaves chopped
- 1 tbsp Member's Mark™ Thyme Leaves
- 1 tsp Member's Mark™ Rosemary Leaves
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Mediterranean Sea Salt Grinder
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Black Pepper Grinder
Instructions
- The day before cooking, chop bread into cubes and leave in a bowl overnight to stale.
- Preheat oven to 350'F. Grease a 13 X 9 inch casserole dish and set aside.
- Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet. Add chopped celery and onion, cook over medium heat until soft, approx. 10 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for a minute or two until the garlic is fragrant.
- While waiting for the celery and onion to soften, melt the remaining butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add chicken broth, eggs, parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary to browned butter, whisk to combine. Add bread and celery mixture, stir to coat bread evenly.
- Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for until 15 minutes or until top is golden brown.