Description
Discover Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing, a traditional holiday side dish packed with savory vegetables, fresh herbs, and toasted bread cubes. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, this classic stuffing recipe pairs beautifully with turkey and is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 loaf of stale bread, cubed (about 10 cups)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 large onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes to dry them out. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in parsley, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, and rosemary; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour the vegetable mixture over the bread cubes in the bowl.
- Add beaten eggs and broth; mix gently until moistened but not soggy. Adjust broth if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Use stale bread for the best texture; fresh bread can be dried in the oven.
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 200 kcal
