A classic, traditional Thanksgiving stuffing that is perfectly moist and perfectly seasoned with onion, celery, and sage. It will be the star of your feast, and the only stuffing recipe you'll ever need!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Thanksgiving Stuffing, Traditional Stuffing, Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 16servings
Calories 190kcal
Author Michelle
Ingredients
2large loaves of bread(about 2 pounds) cut into cubes, stale or dried
2-3cupswater or turkey/chicken broth
½cupfinely chopped onion
½cupfinely chopped celery
1teaspoondried sage
½teaspoonpoultry seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
4tablespoonsbutterroom temperature
2eggsbeaten
Giblets from turkeyfinely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Butter a 9"x13" baking dish.
In the baking dish, toss together bread cubes, celery, and onions.
Add broth or water to the bread mixture and gently squeeze the mixture together with your hands to wet all of the bread, squeezing out any excess.
Add sage, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper and work into the mixture until incorporated. Taste to test seasoning, and adjust if necessary.
Add softened butter in small pats, beaten eggs, and giblets (if using) and gently work in with your hands until incorporated.
Bake in the 350°F oven for 40-60 minutes, covering halfway through if stuffing is browning too much.
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Notes
Giblets are not included in nutrition facts.
To Dry Your Bread in the Oven: First cut into cubes. Then transfer to a baking sheet or casserole dish. Bake for about 15 minutes in a 350°F oven, tossing if necessary, until crisp. You may need to use multiple baking sheets or do it in batches.
To Stuff in Your Turkey: Be sure to cook your turkey until the internal temperature of the stuffing itself reaches 165°F. Be aware that this will increase the cooking time of your turkey.
Make Ahead: You can prepare this stuffing, without baking and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The baking time will increase by about 10-20 minutes to account for the cold dish.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Freezer Directions: Freeze baked stuffing for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat it in a 350°F oven for 30-40 minutes, or until warmed through, before serving.