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Thanksgiving Stuffing

This Thanksgiving Stuffing brings comforting flavors of herbs and vegetables together, creating a perfect blend for your holiday gathering. With its crispy top and soft interior, it’s a meal staple that will evoke warm memories.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound of bread (white, ciabatta, Italian, or baguette)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion (about 3 ½ cups chopped)
  • 2 cups celery (¼ inch diced)
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley (chopped, preferably Italian flat-leaf)
  • ¼ cup fresh sage (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups high-quality chicken or turkey broth (plus ½ cup more if needed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter (softened, for greasing the pan)

Instructions

  • Toast the bread at 250°F for about 1 hour until dried.
  • Melt butter and sauté onion and celery for 7-10 minutes until soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine toasted bread with sautéed vegetables and herbs.
  • Whisk together broth and eggs, then mix into stuffing.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F, grease a baking dish, and transfer stuffing.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 25-35 minutes until golden.

Notes

Ensure the bread is well-dried for best texture.
Season according to personal taste preferences.
Do not rush the sautéing process to enhance the flavors.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 75