Description
Grandma’s thanksgiving stuffing brings nostalgic warmth to holiday tables, blending generations of culinary love. Herbs, bread cubes, and secret family touches create a comforting side dish that connects family memories and delicious tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf bread, cubed
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables:
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tbsp dried sage
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
- In a large skillet, cook ground sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until fully browned and no pink remains.
- Remove sausage and in the same skillet, melt butter and sauté chopped celery and onions until translucent and fragrant, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Add dried sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk chicken broth and eggs together until well combined.
- Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl, then add cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, fresh parsley, and fresh rosemary.
- Pour the broth and egg mixture over the bread mixture, gently folding to ensure all ingredients are moistened without breaking bread cubes.
- Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and ensuring a uniform thickness.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Let the stuffing rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and settle.
Notes
- Ensure bread cubes are completely dry before toasting to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy stuffing.
- Swap ground sausage with vegetarian sausage crumbles or diced mushrooms for a plant-based alternative that maintains rich, savory flavors.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stuffing.
- Avoid overmixing when combining ingredients to prevent bread from breaking down and maintain a rustic, chunky consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg