Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing brings nostalgic comfort straight from her cherished kitchen to your holiday table. Generations of family memories blend seamlessly with sage-infused bread cubes, creating a warmly spiced side dish you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 16 cups (3.8 liters) dry bread cubes
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) onion, diced
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) celery, diced
Seasonings:
- 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme (fresh chopped or dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon sage (fresh chopped or dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Binding and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups (320 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a welcoming environment for the traditional stuffing.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, introducing diced onions and celery. Allow vegetables to soften and become translucent, releasing their aromatic essence for approximately 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle poultry seasoning, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper into the vegetable mixture. Stir thoroughly, enabling spices to infuse and develop rich flavors for 1-2 minutes.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, creating a fragrant liquid base for the stuffing.
- Whisk eggs separately, then incorporate them into the broth mixture, blending smoothly to create a cohesive liquid.
- Transfer dry bread cubes into a spacious mixing bowl. Gently cascade the broth mixture over the bread, folding carefully to ensure even moisture distribution. Assess consistency – the stuffing should feel damp but not waterlogged. Incrementally add more broth if the mixture appears too dry.
- Coat a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray. Distribute the stuffing evenly across the surface, creating a uniform layer.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 45-60 minutes, gently stirring every 15-20 minutes to promote even browning and prevent burning.
- When the top turns golden and the interior feels tender, remove from the oven. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley as a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while warm and inviting.
Notes
- Choose day-old or slightly stale bread for better texture absorption and prevent soggy stuffing.
- Control liquid carefully by adding broth gradually to achieve perfect consistency without making stuffing wet or dry.
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable stock and use plant-based butter to create a delicious vegetarian version.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme can elevate flavor complexity and add aromatic depth to traditional stuffing recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg