Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing
Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing is a heartwarming side dish that captures the essence of the holiday season. With its delightful combination of stale bread, sautéed onions, crunchy celery, and fragrant herbs, this stuffing is designed to complement your perfectly roasted turkey. Easy to prepare and customizable, it invites cherished family moments around the dinner table while filling your home with delicious aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale bread cubes
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup fresh sage (or 2 tbsp dried sage)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions and celery for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add sage, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes with the vegetable mixture until evenly coated.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while mixing until moistened but not soggy.
- Transfer to the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg