Grandma's Thanksgiving Stuffing

Capture the heart of the holiday season with Grandma's Thanksgiving Stuffing, a classic, flavorful side dish that’s a must-have for your Thanksgiving table. This comforting recipe combines cubes of day-old bread—perfectly toasted for that ideal texture—with a medley of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic infused with fragrant fresh sage, thyme, and parsley. Gently moistened with rich chicken or vegetable stock and bound together with beaten eggs, this stuffing bakes to golden perfection, offering a tender interior and a subtly crisp topping. Whether made with white or sourdough bread, this dish is the ultimate blend of savory, herbaceous flavors and nostalgia. Ready in just 80 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish guaranteed to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of Thanksgiving.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 cups day-old bread, cubed (white or sourdough)
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3.5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 as needed olive oil or cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread onto baking sheets in a single layer. Toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until slightly crisp. Alternatively, let bread cubes sit out overnight to dry out.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onions and celery, and cook until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, sage, thyme, and parsley, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the sautéed vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and gently toss to combine.

Step 5

Gradually pour the chicken or vegetable stock over the bread mixture, tossing gently to evenly moisten the cubes. The bread should be moist but not soggy.

Step 6

Stir in the beaten eggs to help bind the stuffing together.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the stuffing rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy Grandma's classic Thanksgiving stuffing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4348.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8940.3

Total Fat 218.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 618mg	0%
Sodium 20069.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1475.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 103.5g	0%
Total Sugars 110.1g
Protein 310.5g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 2188.0mg	0%
Iron 81.1mg	0%
Potassium 4057.0mg	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: 21.5%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 64.8%