Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe: Savory, comforting side dish with bread cubes, celery, herbs, and turkey broth. A crowd-pleasing classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups day-old bread cubes (about 1½ large loaves), cut into ¾-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter
- 2 large onions, diced (about 3 cups)
- 4 celery stalks, diced (about 2 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced (or ¾ teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2–3 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Bread Begin by cutting your bread into consistent ¾-inch cubes. Spread them on baking sheets and let them dry overnight, or place in a 250°F oven for 45-60 minutes until the cubes feel dry but aren’t toasted. Transfer dried bread cubes to a very large mixing bowl. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and celery, cooking them slowly until they become translucent and begin to soften, about 8-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Your kitchen should now be filled with the iconic aroma of Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe beginning to take shape.
- Step 3: Combine Everything Add the herb mixture (sage, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper) to the sautéed vegetables, stirring to combine. Pour this aromatic vegetable mixture over the bread cubes. Drizzle 2 cups of broth over everything, then add the beaten eggs. Using clean hands or a large spoon, gently fold everything together until the bread is evenly moistened. The mixture should be damp throughout but not soggy. If it seems dry, add more broth ¼ cup at a time.
- Step 4: Bake to Perfection Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly but not packing it down too firmly. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes until the top develops a golden-brown crust and the center reaches 165°F. Let the stuffing rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and make serving easier.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg