Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
A flavorful, easy-to-make Thanksgiving stuffing that pairs perfectly with turkey. This classic stuffing combines sautéed onions, celery, and fragrant herbs with moist bread cubes baked to a golden, crispy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf day-old bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 2 tbsp sage
- to taste salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion and celery in the butter until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add the cubed bread, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pan, stirring until combined.
- Gradually add the broth, stirring continuously until the bread is moist but not soggy
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the stuffing is golden and crisp on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sausage, apples, or cranberries.
- You can use homemade or store-bought chicken/turkey broth.
- Stale bread is best to absorb the broth. If using fresh bread, lightly toast the cubes before starting the recipe.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 827mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 486IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg
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