Mom's Thanksgiving Stuffing

Bring the comforting taste of tradition to your holiday table with Mom’s Thanksgiving Stuffing. This time-honored recipe combines the rustic charm of toasted day-old bread, preferably sourdough or French, with the aromatic blend of fresh herbs like sage, thyme, and rosemary. Sautéed onions and celery add a savory depth, while a mixture of chicken or vegetable broth and beaten eggs ensures a perfectly moist texture. Baked to golden perfection with a crisp, lightly crunchy top, this stuffing provides a balance of flavors and textures that will delight every guest. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to eight, this classic Thanksgiving side dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for pairing with turkey, gravy, and all your favorite holiday fixings. Tags: Thanksgiving stuffing, classic stuffing recipe, holiday side dish, homemade stuffing with herbs.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 cups day-old bread (preferably sourdough or French bread)
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 0.25 cups fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sage, chopped (fresh or dried)
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (fresh or dried)
• 0.5 teaspoons rosemary, chopped (fresh or dried)
• 2.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish with butter or cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until slightly golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onions and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir the parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary into the skillet, cooking for an additional minute to release the flavors.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the cooked onion and celery mixture. Gently toss to evenly distribute.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the broth, beaten eggs, salt, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the bread, stirring until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.

Step 7

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the stuffing cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy the warm, flavorful goodness of Mom’s Thanksgiving Stuffing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3756.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7049.5

Total Fat 137.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 494mg	0%
Sodium 16685.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1203.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 76.3g	0%
Total Sugars 49.1g
Protein 237.2g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 2821.7mg	0%
Iron 93.5mg	0%
Potassium 4929.8mg	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: 17.6%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 68.8%