Turkey Dressing
Transform your holiday feast with this classic Turkey Dressing, a perfect complement to a Thanksgiving turkey or festive roast. This hearty, homemade side dish combines golden cubes of day-old bread with a fragrant medley of sautéed onions, celery, carrots, and garlic, all enriched with fresh parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary for a burst of herbaceous flavor. Moistened with savory turkey or chicken stock and bound together with beaten eggs, this richly textured dressing is baked until golden brown with a crisp top layer. Ready in just over an hour, this comforting dish delivers the perfect balance of soft, moist insides and a lightly toasted crust. Serve it piping hot alongside your holiday favorites, and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 4 stalks, diced celery
- 2 large, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 cups, cubed day-old bread
- 3 cups unsalted chicken or turkey stock
- 2 large, beaten eggs
- 1 tablespoon, for greasing olive oil or extra butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil or extra butter and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes and the sautéed vegetable mixture. Toss gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Gradually pour the chicken or turkey stock over the bread mixture, tossing gently to moisten the bread. The bread should be moist but not soggy.
Add the beaten eggs to the mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Let the dressing cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your classic turkey dressing as a side dish for your holiday meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.3 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.7 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 14973 mg | 651% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1262.0 g | 459% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 76.1 g | 272% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.4 g | ||
| Protein | 245.5 g | 491% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 3830 mg | 295% | |
| Iron | 94.1 mg | 523% | |
| Potassium | 4106 mg | 87% | |
*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.
