Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing is a classic, comforting side dish made with buttery sautéed onions and celery, seasoned bread cubes soaked in flavorful chicken stock, and baked to a golden perfection. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this recipe yields a moist and savory stuffing that complements roast turkey beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 13-15 cups dry bread cubes (about 2 1-pound loaves; preferably heavier bread such as French bread)
Vegetables and Butter
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
Seasonings and Liquids
- 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)
Others
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF and spray a 2-quart casserole dish or a 9×13" baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the 1 1/2 cups of unsalted butter. Add the chopped celery and diced yellow onion, sautéing for 10-12 minutes until they are tender and fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the 13-15 cups of dry bread cubes into a large mixing bowl. Pour the butter, onion, and celery mixture over the bread cubes and stir to coat evenly. Add the salt, black pepper, poultry seasoning, chicken stock, and eggs. Mix everything well to combine all the flavors.
- Bake the Stuffing: Evenly spread the bread stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the stuffing is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or herbs like rosemary before serving warm as a perfect side to your Thanksgiving turkey or holiday meal.
Notes
- For best results, make your own dried bread cubes by cutting bread into 1-inch cubes and allowing them to dry in a large bowl for about 48 hours, stirring once or twice daily.
- Press the bread cubes tightly into measuring cups to ensure accurate volume, especially if using homemade cubes that retain slight softness.
- If you prefer drier stuffing or use store-bought crispy bread cubes, increase the quantity of bread cubes to absorb the liquid properly.
- Store leftover stuffing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat before serving.
- Nutrition values are estimates based on 10 servings; ingredient brands and measurements may affect actual values.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
