Description
This is Grandma’s classic Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. It’s easy to make and incredibly moist. It’s the perfect homemade stuffing that will impress your guests. The recipe uses butter and bacon for a rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (1 pound) day-old white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion (about 1 large)
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden and dried out.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme.
- Add the dried bread cubes and fresh parsley to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and beaten eggs.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the bread mixture and toss gently to moisten evenly.
- Transfer the stuffing to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
Notes
- Using day-old bread is key for the right texture.
- You can prepare the bread cubes and chop the vegetables a day in advance.
- For a richer flavor, you can use turkey broth instead of chicken broth.
- If you prefer a softer stuffing, use a little less bread or a bit more broth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 450
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 28g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 14g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg