Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing is a classic, savory dish featuring crispy golden bread cubes combined with sautéed celery and onions, seasoned with poultry spices and baked to perfection. This traditional stuffing is sure to bring warmth and flavor to your holiday table.
Ingredients
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Stuffing Ingredients
- 13–15 cups dry bread cubes (French bread recommended)
- 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
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish to prepare it for baking.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the chopped celery and diced yellow onion, sautéing them for 10–12 minutes until they become fragrant and tender, releasing their natural sweetness and aroma.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry bread cubes with the sautéed vegetables. Add salt, ground black pepper, poultry seasoning, low-sodium chicken stock, and the eggs. Gently stir all the ingredients together, making sure the bread cubes are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the combined stuffing mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy to your liking.
- Serve: Once baked, garnish the stuffing with fresh parsley for an added touch of color and freshness. Serve warm alongside your Thanksgiving turkey and enjoy the comforting flavors.
Notes
- To achieve the best texture, use slightly stale French bread cubes for the stuffing.
- You can prepare the stuffing a day ahead and refrigerate it before baking on Thanksgiving Day.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock and omit the eggs or replace them with a flax egg.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt, depending on the saltiness of the bread and stock used.
- Leftover stuffing can be reheated in the oven for a crispy finish.
