Name: Vegetable Stuffing Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 slices whole-grain bread (cubed); 4 tbsp olive oil (divided); 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ¼ tsp salt; Black pepper; 2 carrots (diced); 2 celery stalks (diced); ¼ onion (diced); 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon (or 1 cup broth); 1 cup water

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Make this healthy, homemade vegetable stuffing casserole in just 40 minutes. Ideal for Thanksgiving and holiday dinners. Simple, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.

This casserole pairs beautifully with my Quick Blanched Green Beans with Garlic.

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✅ Recipe Name: Vegetable Stuffing Casserole Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 40 minutes
🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Serves: 2-3 people
🍽️ Calories: 358 kcal
🥣 Ingredients: Whole-wheat bread, carrots, celery sticks, onion, salt & pepper, Italian seasoning, chicken or vegetable stock, olive oil, butter (optional).
👏 Why You'll Love It: Holiday favorite, simple ingredients, quick & easy, homemade.

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If you're looking for a wholesome side dish packed with flavor, this vegetable stuffing casserole is about to become your new favorite. It's made with simple ingredients, loaded with sautéed veggies, and finished in the oven for a soft inside and a golden top.

This version is lighter, cleaner, and faster than traditional stuffing, making it ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or anytime you want a nourishing comfort food dish without the heaviness. Pair it with another holiday favorite, my Quick Blanched Green Beans with Garlic, and impress your guests on Thanksgiving Day!

As a nutrition coach and busy mom cooking for three kids (two of them young athletes!), I love recipes that blend balanced ingredients, easy prep, and family-approved flavor. This casserole checks every box. Just like another family favorite on my site, my Easy Cast Iron Turkey Burgers always get five-star reviews from my kids.

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Why You'll Love This Vegetable Stuffing Casserole

🌾 Simple ingredients you probably already have at home!
⏱️ Quick and easy: done in 40 minutes!
🥦 Great for healthy diets: healthy twist using whole-grain bread and extra vegetables.
🍴 Fully customizable: add mushrooms, herbs, or plant-based broth.

Ingredients You'll Need

Vegetable stuffing casserole, ingredients.

Whole-Grain Bread: Using whole-grain bread adds fiber, nutrients, and a hearty texture. Choose a loaf that's slightly firm so it toasts well and doesn't get mushy in the casserole. Gluten-free bread works too, or any kind of bread you like.
Olive Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil adds a rich, savory flavor to this vegetable stuffing casserole. You'll use some for toasting the bread and some for sautéing the vegetables.
Italian Seasoning: A simple blend of herbs (oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary) adds classic stuffing flavor without needing multiple spices. You can swap it with poultry seasoning or dried thyme if preferred.
Salt & Black Pepper: Season to taste. Your broth choice may already have some salt, so taste as you go.
Carrots: They bring natural sweetness and color. Dice them small so they soften quickly and evenly.
Celery: A traditional stuffing ingredient that adds crunch and savory depth.
Onion: Even ¼ of an onion adds big flavor. Use a yellow or white onion for the best results.
Better Than Bouillon (Chicken): This adds a rich, savory flavor to the casserole. You can replace it with vegetable broth (for a vegetarian version), pre-made chicken broth, or a homemade broth.
Water: Used to dilute the bouillon. If you're using broth, skip the water and use 1 cup of broth instead.

How to Make Vegetable Stuffing Casserole

Vegetable stuffing casserole, cut the whole-grain bread into small cubes.

Step 1: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut the whole-grain bread into small cubes and toss with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Vegetable stuffing casserole, oss with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: Spread onto a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until lightly golden. Set aside.

Vegetable stuffing casserole, chop carrots, celery, and onions.

Step 3: Chop carrots, celery, and onions.

Vegetable stuffing casserole, Cook on medium heat until softened and fragrant.

Step 4: Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook on medium heat until softened and fragrant (about 5-10 minutes).

Vegetable stuffing casserole, Add the toasted bread cubes to the skillet with the vegetables.

Step 5: Add the toasted bread cubes to the skillet with the vegetables and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish.

Vegetable stuffing casserole, Mix Better Than Bouillon with water (or use pre-made stock.

Step 6: Mix Better Than Bouillon with water (or use pre-made stock). Pour evenly over the casserole.

Vegetable stuffing casserole, add butter slices to the casserole.

Step 7: You can also make a richer variation by laying three to four thin butter slices on top of the casserole before it goes into the oven. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes, until the top is slightly crisp and the inside is tender.