Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing is a classic, comforting side dish featuring homemade dry bread cubes soaked in a flavorful mixture of sautéed celery, onion, poultry seasoning, chicken stock, and eggs. Baked until golden and delicious, this stuffing is perfect for your holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes
- 13-15 cups dry bread cubes (about 2 1-pound loaves; preferably heavier bread like French bread)
Vegetables and Butter
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
Seasonings and Liquids
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (low sodium preferred)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish or a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the 1 1/2 cups of unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped celery and diced yellow onion and sauté for 10-12 minutes until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Combine Bread Cubes: Place the 13-15 cups of dry bread cubes into a large mixing bowl. This should be homemade dried bread cubes tightly packed for best absorption.
- Mix Ingredients: Pour the butter, onion, and celery mixture over the bread cubes. Add 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning, 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, and 2 large eggs to the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Transfer and Bake: Spread the stuffing evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the stuffing is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or other fresh herbs such as rosemary before serving warm.
Notes
- Make your own dried bread cubes by cutting bread into 1-inch cubes and drying them in a large bowl for about 48 hours, stirring once or twice daily for even drying.
- Use tightly packed bread cubes when measuring to ensure the correct amount of bread for proper liquid absorption.
- If using store-bought crispy bread cubes or if you prefer drier stuffing, increase the bread quantity slightly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
- Calories and nutrition facts are estimates based on 10 servings; actual values may vary with brands and ingredient substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
