Description
A classic and comforting Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe featuring cubed sourdough or French bread combined with sautéed onions, celery, fresh herbs, and moist low-sodium broth, then baked to a golden brown perfection. Perfect as a savory side dish for your holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 10 cups cubed sourdough or French bread
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 cups celery, finely chopped (about 3–4 stalks)
Herbs
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Liquids and Fats
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cube the bread and allow it to dry out overnight or toast it lightly for better texture. Finely chop the onion, celery, and fresh herbs to prepare them for cooking.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the diced onion and chopped celery. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they become tender and fragrant. Season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the dried bread cubes into a large mixing bowl. Pour the sautéed onion and celery mixture over the bread. Add the chopped fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Gradually pour in the warm broth while gently stirring until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.
- Bake: Transfer the stuffing mix into a greased baking dish and cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until the top is beautifully golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Allow the stuffing to cool slightly before serving. This savory side pairs perfectly with turkey and other traditional Thanksgiving dishes.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of broth to achieve your preferred stuffing consistency; less broth for a drier stuffing, more for a moister result.
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding cooked sausage, diced apples, or toasted nuts to the mixture before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving stuffing, classic stuffing recipe, bread stuffing, holiday side dish, herb stuffing, savory stuffing
