Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
No reviews
A traditional bread stuffing recipe with herbs, perfect for your holiday table.
- Author: Caroline Hayes
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion (about 1 large)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (about 3 ribs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, sage, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes and the onion-celery mixture.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, tossing gently until the bread is moistened but not soggy. Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Transfer the stuffing to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- For food safety and easier cleanup, it is recommended to bake the stuffing separately from the turkey.
- If you prefer a moister stuffing, add a little more broth. For a crispier stuffing, bake uncovered for a longer period.
- You can add other ingredients like chopped apples, pecans, or sausage for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg