Ham and Bread Stuffing Bake
Ham and Bread Stuffing Bake is a comforting casserole-style dish that combines savory diced ham with cubed bread, onions, celery, and herbs, all baked together in a flavorful broth or stock. It's a classic example of American home cooking, often associated with holiday leftovers or simple, hearty family meals.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the bread and can be moderate to high in fat depending on the type of ham and any added butter or oil. It provides a good source of protein from the ham and offers key nutrients like iron and B vitamins from the bread and vegetables, with a rough calorie range of 300-450 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish is a prime example of resourceful 'leftover transformation,' turning holiday ham and day-old bread into a new, satisfying meal. Nutritionally, it highlights how combining different food groups (grains, protein, vegetables) can create a more balanced and filling dish from simple ingredients.
