Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing is a classic, savory side dish made with buttery sautéed vegetables, seasoned dry bread cubes, and a moist blend of chicken stock and eggs, baked to golden perfection. This comforting stuffing pairs perfectly with turkey or any holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 13-15 cups dry bread cubes (about 2 1-pound loaves, preferably heavier bread like French bread)
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (low sodium preferred)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray a 2 quart casserole or a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prepare for baking the stuffing.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped celery and diced yellow onion, and sauté for 10-12 minutes until tender and aromatic.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the dry bread cubes into a large mixing bowl. Pour the sautéed butter, celery, and onion mixture over the bread cubes. Add salt, ground black pepper, poultry seasoning, chicken stock, and eggs to the bowl, then mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Bake Stuffing: Spread the stuffing mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the stuffing is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: If desired, garnish the stuffing with fresh parsley or fresh herbs such as rosemary. Serve warm alongside your Thanksgiving turkey or holiday main course.
Notes
- Make your own dried bread cubes by cutting bread into 1 inch cubes two days before preparing the stuffing and letting them dry in a bowl at room temperature for about 48 hours, stirring occasionally to dry evenly.
- Use tightly packed bread cubes to ensure enough bread to absorb the liquid. For drier stuffing or store-bought crispy bread cubes, increase the quantity slightly beyond 15 cups.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- The nutrition facts are an estimate based on 10 servings; ingredient brands may vary. Consult a nutritionist for precise values.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/10 of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
