Description
Easy Turkey Stuffing is a foolproof, flavorful side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any roast. It balances crispy, golden tops with moist, herby interiors and can be customized with sausage, apples, or cornbread.
Ingredients
1 loaf (about 12 oz) French or Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes and left to stale overnight
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prep the Bread: If not stale, bake bread cubes at 300°F for 10-15 minutes until dry. Do not brown.
2. Cook the Aromatics: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 8-10 minutes until softened. Add garlic, poultry seasoning, and sage; cook 1 more minute.
3. Combine the Mixture: In a large bowl, mix dried bread cubes with cooked vegetable mixture. Let cool a few minutes.
4. Add the Wet Ingredients: Whisk broth and eggs together. Pour over bread mixture. Add parsley, salt, and pepper. Gently toss until absorbed.
5. Bake to Perfection: Transfer to greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover with foil; bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15-20 minutes until top is golden and crisp.
Notes
Use stale bread to prevent mushy stuffing.
Taste and season before baking.
Do not pack stuffing tightly; keep it fluffy.
Customizable: add sausage, apples, cranberries, or cornbread cubes.
Can be made ahead up to 24 hours; refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Holiday
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg