Description
This homemade Thanksgiving stuffing recipe is Grandma’s classic – savory, aromatic, and perfectly textured. Made with toasted bread, sautéed onions, celery, fresh herbs, and broth, it’s the ultimate holiday side dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups cubed sourdough or French bread (day-old or lightly toasted)
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 cups celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, warmed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast bread cubes for 10–15 minutes until lightly golden and dry if not using day-old bread.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery, cook 5–7 minutes until soft and fragrant. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add sautéed vegetables and fresh herbs. Toss gently. Gradually pour in warm broth, 1 cup at a time, mixing until evenly moistened (you may not need all 4 cups).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Transfer mixture into dish. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden and crisp on top.
- Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Always use dry bread cubes for the best texture. Add broth gradually to avoid soggy stuffing. Bake covered first for a moist interior, then uncovered for a crispy golden top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: thanksgiving stuffing, grandma’s stuffing recipe, homemade stuffing, holiday side dish