Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing is a classic, comforting side dish perfect for holiday meals. Made with savory sautéed celery and onion, rich butter, poultry seasoning, and moist bread cubes, this stuffing bakes to a golden brown finish that complements any turkey dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 13-15 cups dry bread cubes (about 2 1-pound loaves, preferably heavier bread like French bread)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (low sodium recommended)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole dish or a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the chopped celery and diced yellow onion and sauté for 10-12 minutes until they become tender and fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the dry bread cubes into a large mixing bowl. Pour the butter, sautéed onion, and celery mixture over the bread cubes and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add Seasonings and Liquids: To the bread mixture, add salt, ground black pepper, poultry seasoning, chicken stock, and eggs. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the stuffing mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake the stuffing in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or herbs such as rosemary before serving warm alongside your Thanksgiving turkey.
Notes
- You can make your own dried bread cubes by cutting bread into 1-inch cubes and letting them dry in a large bowl at room temperature for about 48 hours, stirring occasionally to dry evenly. This helps the bread soak up the liquid better.
- When measuring bread cubes, pack them tightly into the measuring cup without air gaps for accurate volume. If you prefer a drier stuffing or are using store-bought crispy bread cubes, use the higher amount of 15 cups.
- Store leftover stuffing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
- This recipe serves 10, with each serving approximately 1/10th of the whole dish.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and can vary depending on ingredient brands used. For precise data, use a nutritional calculator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
