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Homemade Delicious Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe with crispy bread cubes and green garnish
Callie Brooks

Homemade Turkey Stuffing

This homemade turkey stuffing recipe is packed with buttery bread cubes, sautéed onions and celery, and seasoned with classic herbs like sage and thyme. Golden and crisp on top, soft and flavorful inside — it’s the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14 oz package dry bread cubes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large yellow onions, chopped
  • 4 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken or turkey broth, plus more if needed
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp dried sage (or 3 tbsp fresh)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 3 tsp fresh)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and celery. Cook for 8–10 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  2. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the cooked vegetables, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk broth and eggs. Pour over the bread mixture. Stir gently until evenly moistened. Add more broth if dry.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Transfer stuffing to baking dish. Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes until golden brown and heated through. Cover if browning too fast.
  6. Serve hot with your turkey, gravy, or favorite holiday mains.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use stale or day-old bread for best texture. Add optional mix-ins like mushrooms, sausage, or cranberries for variation. Can be made ahead and reheated. For crispier top, leave uncovered for last 10 minutes of baking.

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