Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing is a classic holiday side dish that brings the comforting flavors of sage, thyme, and parsley together with savory bread cubes, creating a dish that’s sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 1 loaf (about 14–16 oz) day-old white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Moisture and Binding:
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Toast bread cubes until golden and dry. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, melt butter, then cook onion and celery until soft. Add garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the aromatic mixture over bread cubes. Gently toss to combine. Whisk broth and eggs, then pour over the mixture and stir until moistened.
- Bake: Transfer to the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake. Uncover and bake until golden and crisp.
Notes
- Use a mix of white and whole wheat bread for added flavor and texture.
- You can prep this a day ahead and bake just before serving.
- If stuffing into a turkey, ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
