Nannie's Thanksgiving Stuffing

Bring the comforting aroma of the holidays straight to your kitchen with Nannie's Thanksgiving Stuffing, a timeless side dish bursting with flavor and nostalgia. This classic recipe combines perfectly toasted cubes of day-old bread with a savory medley of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, infused with fresh herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley, along with a hint of rosemary and warming poultry seasoning. Held together with rich chicken or turkey broth and eggs, this stuffing is baked to golden perfection—crispy on top, tender inside. Perfectly suited for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, this recipe serves 10 and comes together in under 75 minutes. Pair it with turkey and cranberry sauce, or savor it on its own as the ultimate holiday comfort dish. Keywords: Thanksgiving stuffing, classic stuffing recipe, holiday side dish, savory bread stuffing.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 12 cups day-old bread (white or whole wheat)
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups chicken or turkey broth
• 2 large eggs, beaten

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast the bread cubes in the oven for 10–15 minutes until slightly crispy. Remove and let them cool.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions, celery, and minced garlic. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the fresh sage, thyme, parsley, dried rosemary, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to release the flavors of the herbs.

Step 5

Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the cooked vegetable and herb mixture over the bread cubes and gently toss to combine evenly.

Step 6

Gradually add the chicken or turkey broth, one cup at a time, mixing gently to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid without becoming too mushy. Adjust the amount based on your desired stuffing texture.

Step 7

In a small bowl, beat the eggs, then pour them over the stuffing mixture. Gently fold everything together to bind the stuffing.

Step 8

Spoon the stuffing into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, then bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.

Step 10

Remove the stuffing from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4504.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9019.6

Total Fat 213.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 618mg	0%
Sodium 19083.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1467.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 117.2g	0%
Total Sugars 160.0g
Protein 315.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 3907.2mg	0%
Iron 114.4mg	0%
Potassium 5535.6mg	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: 21.3%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 64.8%