Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing is a classic, savory side dish made with crisp bread cubes, sautéed onions and celery, and rich poultry seasoning, baked to golden perfection. Perfectly seasoned and moist, this stuffing is a holiday favorite that complements turkey beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
Stuffing Base
- 13–15 cups dry bread cubes (French bread recommended)
Vegetables and Flavorings
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp poultry seasoning
Liquids and Binders
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add diced onions and chopped celery and sauté them for 10–12 minutes or until they become soft and fragrant, developing the base flavors for the stuffing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry bread cubes with the sautéed onions and celery. Add salt, ground black pepper, and poultry seasoning to the mixture. Pour in the low-sodium chicken stock and crack in the eggs. Gently mix all the ingredients together to evenly coat the bread cubes and to bind the mixture.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the stuffing mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy, indicating that the stuffing is cooked through.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the stuffing from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve the stuffing warm as a delicious side to your Thanksgiving turkey or your favorite holiday meal.
Notes
- Using day-old or slightly stale bread cubes helps absorb the chicken stock without becoming mushy.
- Sautéing the vegetables before adding them adds depth of flavor and prevents sogginess.
- Poultry seasoning is key to giving the stuffing its classic Thanksgiving flavor.
- You can add fresh herbs like parsley or sage for an extra flavor boost if desired.
- For vegetarian variation, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth and omit eggs or use an egg replacer.
