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Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe (The Only One You'll Ever Need)

This classic Thanksgiving stuffing recipe is foolproof, delivering a moist, flavorful, and perfectly savory side dish with a crispy, golden-brown top. Made with simple ingredients like stale bread, aromatic vegetables, and fresh herbs, it's the only stuffing recipe you'll ever need for the holidays.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf (16 ounces) white bread cut into 1-inch cubes and dried overnight
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large yellow onions chopped
  • 4 stalks celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 4 cups chicken or turkey broth low-sodium

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
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Method
 

  1. If you haven't already, ensure your bread cubes are thoroughly dry. If needed, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-20 minutes until crisp.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. In a very large bowl, combine the dried bread cubes, chopped parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the cooked vegetable and butter mixture over the bread cubes and toss gently to combine.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with 2 cups of the broth. Pour over the bread mixture and toss to moisten. Gradually add more broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, until the bread is moist but not soggy. You may not need all 4 cups.
  7. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer.
  8. Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalProtein: 8gFat: 10gFiber: 3g

Notes

Tip 1: Using stale, dry bread is the most important step for preventing soggy stuffing. Don't skip it!
Tip 2: For a richer flavor, use turkey broth made from your Thanksgiving turkey drippings.
Tip 3: Feel free to customize by adding cooked sausage, dried cranberries, or toasted nuts.
Keyword classic stuffing,holiday side dish,thanksgiving stuffing

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