My Grandma's Heirloom Thanksgiving Stuffing

Celebrate the heartwarming flavors of the holiday season with My Grandma's Heirloom Thanksgiving Stuffing—a classic, time-honored recipe that has been passed down through generations. This savory stuffing combines cubes of lightly toasted day-old bread with a fragrant medley of sautéed onions, celery, garlic, and fresh herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley. Enriched with a buttery broth and bound together with eggs, this irresistibly moist and golden-brown dish is baked to perfection with a delightfully crispy top. Ready in just over an hour, this stuffing is the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish for your Thanksgiving table, pairing beautifully with turkey or other holiday favorites. Whether you're revisiting family traditions or starting your own, this flavorful, easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a cherished addition to your holiday menu. Perfect for Thanksgiving searches, this stuffing recipe delivers classic comfort with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 cups day-old bread (white or sourdough)
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 3.5 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them out evenly on baking sheets. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the bread is dry and slightly toasted. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, sage, thyme, and parsley. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, then remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, the cooked vegetable mixture, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the bread is evenly coated.

Step 6

Whisk the eggs and broth together in a separate bowl. Gradually pour this mixture over the bread and vegetables, gently stirring as you go. Ensure that all the bread cubes are moistened but not soggy.

Step 7

Transfer the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm as a delicious centerpiece side for your Thanksgiving feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4625.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9038.1

Total Fat 215.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 18729.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1542.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.0g	0%
Total Sugars 126.9g
Protein 272.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 3947.8mg	0%
Iron 90.3mg	0%
Potassium 4809.8mg	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: 21.1%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 67.1%