Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
Experience the warmth of Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe, a beloved classic that fills your home with comforting aromas. This delightful dish combines chewy bread cubes with savory herbs and a hint of sweetness, making it the perfect addition to family gatherings, busy weeknights, or any occasion that calls for cozy comfort food. Whether you prepare it from scratch or opt for convenient shortcuts, this stuffing will surely impress your guests and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 cups dry bread cubes (about 3 large loaves)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups diced onion
- 2 cups diced celery
- 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon sage (fresh or dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the bread into cubes and allow them to dry out.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until tender.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the bread cubes with sautéed vegetables, poultry seasoning, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Add Liquid: Gradually pour in chicken broth while mixing until moist but not soggy.
- Bind with Eggs: Beat eggs separately before combining them with the mixture for binding.
- Bake: Transfer to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, bake at 350°F for about an hour. Remove foil for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg