Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
Elevate your holiday gatherings with Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe—a cherished family favorite that combines hearty bread with savory herbs and vegetables. This classic stuffing is not only perfect for Thanksgiving but also a comforting side dish for any family dinner. Its delightful texture and balanced flavors make it an essential addition to your festive table. With the option to prepare it ahead of time, you’ll have more freedom on the big day. Everyone will love this dish, which brings warmth and tradition to every meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 cups dry bread cubes (about 3 large loaves of bread)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups onion (1/2" diced)
- 2 cups celery (1/2" diced)
- 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 parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread cubes by cutting them into pieces and letting them air dry, or toast at 300°F for about 15 minutes.
- Sauté the onions and celery in melted butter over medium heat until softened.
- Stir in the poultry seasoning, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper; cook for a minute.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes with the sautéed vegetables and gradually pour in chicken broth while mixing.
- Fold in beaten eggs to bind the mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake until golden brown for another 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg