The Best Turkey Dressing Stuffing
Discover holiday perfection with "The Best Turkey Dressing Stuffing," a must-have side dish that combines rich flavors and comforting textures. Packed with savory herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley, this stuffing is elevated by buttery sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, perfectly mixed with golden, toasty bread cubes. Moist yet delightfully crisp on top, thanks to a gentle bake in a 9x13-inch dish, this recipe delivers classic Thanksgiving nostalgia with a modern twist. Made with low-sodium chicken or turkey broth and binding eggs for the perfect consistency, this stuffing pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or holiday ham. Ready in under two hours, it’s a crowd-pleasing side that serves 10 and transforms any celebration into a memorable feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 cups dry bread cubes
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the parsley, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the spices to release their aroma.
In a very large mixing bowl, place the dry bread cubes. Pour the cooked vegetable and herb mixture over the bread and gently mix until the bread is evenly coated.
Gradually add the chicken or turkey broth, one cup at a time, gently stirring the mixture to moisten the bread cubes. Avoid oversaturating; the mixture should be moist but not soggy.
Add the beaten eggs to the stuffing mixture and fold gently to combine, ensuring the eggs are distributed throughout.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.2 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.1 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 618 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 12942 mg | 563% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1020.6 g | 371% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.1 g | 236% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.7 g | ||
| Protein | 171.3 g | 343% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1626 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 51.5 mg | 286% | |
| Potassium | 4401 mg | 94% | |
*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.
