Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing is a simple, savory, and classic holiday side dish made with buttery sautéed vegetables, dry bread cubes, and poultry seasoning. It’s a nostalgic favorite perfect for baking in the oven or stuffing inside a turkey.
Ingredients
- 13–15 cups dry bread cubes (about 2 one-pound loaves of French bread)
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (low sodium)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 2-quart casserole or 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and celery in the butter over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, until tender.
3. Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
4. Pour the butter, onion, and celery mixture over the bread cubes and mix.
5. Add the salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, chicken stock, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
6. Spread the stuffing evenly into the prepared baking dish.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley or rosemary, if desired.
9. Serve warm.
Notes
Use homemade dried bread cubes for best texture and flavor. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and let them dry for 48 hours, stirring occasionally.
Tightly pack the bread cubes when measuring to ensure you have enough to soak up the liquid.
If using store-bought crispy bread cubes, consider adding more stock or slightly increasing the amount to avoid a dry texture.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.