Description
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing is a classic holiday side dish featuring toasted bread cubes mixed with sautéed vegetables and fresh herbs, moistened with broth and eggs, then baked to a golden, crispy finish. This comforting and flavorful stuffing is perfect for complementing your Thanksgiving turkey or festive meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf of stale bread, cubed (about 10 cups)
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Others
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
- Dry Bread Cubes: Spread the cubed stale bread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until the bread is dried out and slightly toasted. Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the diced onion, celery, and minced garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened and become fragrant.
- Add Herbs and Seasonings: Stir in the fresh parsley, thyme, sage, salt, black pepper, and dried rosemary. Cook the mixture for an additional minute to release the herbs’ aromas.
- Combine Mixture: Pour the sautéed vegetable and herb mixture over the toasted bread cubes in the mixing bowl, distributing it evenly.
- Add Eggs and Broth: Add the beaten eggs and chicken or vegetable broth to the bread mixture. Gently mix until the bread is moistened but not soggy. Adjust the amount of broth as needed to achieve the right consistency.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the stuffing mixture evenly into the greased baking dish, smoothing the top.
- Bake Stuffing: Bake the stuffing uncovered in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and has a crispy texture. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Using stale bread is key to achieving a perfect texture; fresh bread can be dried in the oven as shown.
- Chicken broth adds richness, but vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option.
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked sausage or nuts.
- Cover the stuffing with foil if it browns too quickly during baking.
- Leftover stuffing can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
