Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing is a classic holiday side dish that is full of flavor and comforting textures. This homemade stuffing recipe features a perfect blend of herbs, vegetables, and bread cubes, creating a savory dish that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 1 loaf (about 14 oz) day-old white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Liquid and Binding:
- 2–2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Bread: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for 10–15 minutes until crisp or leave out overnight to dry.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and celery until soft. Add garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, and parsley. Add broth and beaten eggs, tossing gently until combined. Adjust broth for desired moisture.
- Bake: Transfer stuffing to a baking dish, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy.
Notes
- This stuffing can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Enhance flavor with turkey drippings or add sausage, apples, or nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
