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Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing

Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing for Heartwarming Holiday Feasts

This recipe for Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing combines wholesome ingredients for a comforting, vegetarian-friendly dish perfect for holiday feasts.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 1 loaf day-old sourdough or French bread Avoid flimsy white bread.
  • 1 large onion Finely diced.
  • 3-4 stalks celery Finely chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage Finely chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme Finely chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary Finely chopped.
  • 4 cups low-sodium broth Choose chicken or vegetable broth.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted.
  • salt and pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • spatula
  • Greased Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut the day-old sourdough or French bread into cubes and spread them out evenly on a prepared baking sheet. Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden and dry.
  3. In a large bowl, combine warm toasted bread cubes with the diced onion and chopped celery, along with fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary.
  4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then whisk in broth, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the bread and vegetable combination.
  5. Gently toss the bread and vegetable mixture with a spatula until evenly coated in the buttery broth.
  6. Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and return the uncovered stuffing to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes to brown the top.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare ingredients a day in advance for optimal flavor melding. Adjust salt and pepper based on taste before baking.

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