Classic Stuffing with Gravy

Transform your holiday feast into a comforting classic with this irresistibly flavorful **Classic Stuffing with Gravy**. This recipe combines golden, oven-toasted French bread with a medley of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, perfectly seasoned with sage and thyme for that timeless Thanksgiving aroma. Bound together with savory broth and eggs, and baked until crisp on top yet tender inside, this stuffing is the ultimate side dish. The velvety homemade gravy, enriched with turkey drippings or stock, adds just the right touch of indulgence. Ready in under two hours and yielding enough for eight generous servings, this dish is a must-have centerpiece that perfectly complements your holiday spread. Ideal keywords: classic stuffing recipe, homemade gravy, Thanksgiving side dish, holiday stuffing.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:95 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 large, chopped onion
• 6 stalks, chopped celery
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound French bread
• 2 large eggs
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups turkey drippings or chicken stock
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden and crisp, then set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup of butter. Add the chopped onions, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in salt, pepper, sage, and thyme. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the cooked vegetables over the bread.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix them with 3 cups of chicken broth. Pour this mixture over the bread and vegetables, folding gently until well combined.

Step 7

Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and pour another 1 cup of chicken broth over the stuffing. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.

Step 9

While the stuffing is baking, make the gravy. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter over medium heat.

Step 10

Whisk in the flour to create a paste, cooking for about 1 minute.

Step 11

Gradually whisk in the turkey drippings or chicken stock, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 12

Season the gravy with additional salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 13

Once the stuffing is baked, allow it to cool slightly before serving it alongside the prepared gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2753.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3792.4

Total Fat 230.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 115.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.0g
Cholesterol 969.3mg	0%
Sodium 13700.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 334.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 47.1g
Protein 96.3g	0%

Vitamin D 117.8IU	0%
Calcium 643.9mg	0%
Iron 28.4mg	0%
Potassium 2761.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 35.2%