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Grandma's Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe: The Best Oven-Baked Holiday Side Dish

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

This **Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe** is the ultimate holiday side dish — buttery, savory, and full of cozy herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley. Baked until golden on top and tender in the middle, it’s the perfect make-ahead stuffing for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. A timeless, easy homemade stuffing recipe that tastes just like tradition.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf dried white sandwich bread, cubed (about 12 cups)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp ground sage
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken or turkey broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Heat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery, cooking until softened (8–10 minutes).
  3. Mix stuffing: In a large bowl, combine dried bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
  4. Add broth: Slowly pour in 2 1/2 cups broth, stirring until bread is moist but not soggy. Add more broth as needed.
  5. Transfer & bake: Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Crisp top: Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  7. Serve: Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with roasted turkey and holiday sides.

Notes

  • Use day-old or toasted bread cubes for best texture.
  • Don’t overmix the stuffing to keep bread cubes intact.
  • Add broth gradually — too much makes it soggy, too little makes it dry.
  • Customize with sausage, mushrooms, or cranberries for variations.
  • Make ahead: prepare up to 1 day in advance and bake before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Holiday Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Thanksgiving Stuffing, Homemade Bread Stuffing, Easy Oven Baked Stuffing, Grandma's Holiday Stuffing Recipe, Best Side Dish for Thanksgiving

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