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Thanksgiving Stuffing

Thanksgiving Stuffing that Steals the Show Every Time

This Thanksgiving Stuffing is a comforting blend of spices and herbs that will elevate your holiday feast.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing Base
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter or margarine for dairy-free option
  • 10 cups Day-Old White French Bread can use sourdough or gluten-free bread
  • 1 large Sweet Vidalia or Yellow Onion or yellow/white onions as substitutes
  • 2 cups Celery or fennel for different flavor profile
For the Herb Blend
  • 1/2 cup Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley or fresh cilantro for a different flavor
  • 8 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves or 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary or reduce amount if using dried
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme or substitute with dried thyme
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt use low-sodium options for control
  • to taste Pepper black or white pepper can be substituted
For Moisture and Binding
  • 1 1/4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 2 large Eggs or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water as vegan substitute

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Greased Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread the cubed day-old white French bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly dried out but not browned.
  2. In a large skillet, melt ¾ cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and chopped celery, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the sautéed onion and celery mixture. Add parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper; pour in the chicken broth, stirring gently.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining broth and eggs. Drizzle over the stuffing, stirring to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, dot with remaining butter, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This stuffing can be made ahead and frozen for convenience. Reheat gently with a splash of broth for moisture.

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