Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe is a heartwarming dish that brings family and friends together during the holidays. This classic stuffing features a delightful blend of savory herbs, tender vegetables, and wholesome bread, all harmoniously baked to perfection. The aroma filling your kitchen will evoke memories of cozy gatherings and cherished moments. Whether served at Thanksgiving or any family meal, this comforting side dish is sure to steal hearts and satisfy appetites.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 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 chopped or dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon sage (fresh chopped 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: Cut bread into cubes and allow to dry overnight or use store-bought dry bread cubes.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions and celery until soft.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix sautéed vegetables with bread cubes and seasonings; toss gently.
- Add Broth and Eggs: Slowly stir in chicken broth then add beaten eggs until well combined.
- Bake: Transfer to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, removing foil halfway through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg