Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing is a classic, savory side dish featuring a hearty blend of buttery sautéed onions and celery, seasoned with poultry spices, and combined with dried bread cubes. Baked to a golden brown perfection, this stuffing is moist and flavorful, perfect for holiday gatherings or any comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 13-15 cups dry bread cubes (about 2 1-pound loaves of heavier bread such as French bread)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
Fresh Produce & Dairy
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Liquids
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (low sodium recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish or a 9×13″ baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté for 10-12 minutes until both are tender and fragrant.
- Combine ingredients: Place the dry bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot butter, onion, and celery mixture over the bread, then sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and poultry seasoning. Add the chicken stock and crack in the eggs. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Bake stuffing: Spread the stuffing mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the stuffing is heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley or herbs like rosemary if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use a heavier bread like French bread for better soaking and texture.
- Low sodium chicken stock is preferred to control saltiness.
- Let the stuffing cool slightly before serving to help it hold its shape.
- Fresh herbs add a nice touch to the final presentation but are optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
