Description
Grandma’s thanksgiving turkey stuffing brings nostalgic comfort straight from her cherished kitchen. Hearty herbs, savory bread cubes, and classic seasonings blend into a warm memory that connects generations with each delicious spoonful you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 13–15 cups dry bread cubes (about 2 loaves of French or Italian bread)
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock (low sodium preferred)
- 2 large eggs
Aromatic Vegetables:
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
Seasonings:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons poultry seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to ensure smooth release.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing celery and onions until they become translucent and softened, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Transfer bread cubes into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a foundation for the traditional stuffing.
- Pour the caramelized vegetable mixture over the bread cubes, allowing the buttery essence to infuse throughout the base.
- Introduce seasonings including salt, black pepper, and poultry seasoning to enhance the flavor profile of the mixture.
- Whisk chicken stock and beaten eggs together, then pour over the bread mixture, ensuring each cube is thoroughly coated and moistened.
- Gently fold all ingredients, creating a cohesive and well-distributed stuffing texture.
- Spread the prepared mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer for consistent cooking.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust that indicates perfect doneness and crispy edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Experiment with different bread types like sourdough or whole wheat for unique flavor profiles and added nutrition.
- Toast bread cubes before mixing to enhance crispiness and prevent soggy stuffing texture.
- Replace chicken stock with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian-friendly version of the classic recipe.
- Consider adding chopped herbs like sage or thyme for an extra layer of aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg