🦃 Easy Made Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 by generations of family cooks)
🍞 Buttery | 🌿 Savory | 🧅 Full of Flavor

When it comes to Thanksgiving, there’s one dish that never fails to bring everyone to the table—Grandma’s classic stuffing. Moist on the inside, golden on top, and bursting with fresh herbs, onions, and celery, this recipe is pure nostalgia in every bite. It’s the kind of side dish that tastes like home, smells like the holidays, and belongs right next to your roast turkey.

Why You’ll Love Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 45–55 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 8–10
💰 Budget-Friendly
🥄 Flavor: Savory, buttery, herby, and comforting
💡 Perfect For: Thanksgiving dinner, holiday feasts, or Sunday roasts

Ingredients – Simple, Old-Fashioned, and Perfect

• 1 loaf (about 14–16 oz) day-old bread, cubed (white or French bread)
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2–3 cups chicken or turkey broth (as needed)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh sage, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
• ½ tsp black pepper

Optional:

• ½ cup diced apples or mushrooms for added flavor
• ½ cup cooked sausage for a heartier stuffing

How to Make Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing – A Family Tradition

Step 1: Prep the Bread

If your bread isn’t already stale, spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 10–15 minutes until slightly dry. Set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until soft, about 8–10 minutes. Stir in garlic, parsley, sage, and thyme. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 3: Combine the Magic

Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Pour the butter-vegetable mixture over the bread and toss gently to coat. Add salt, pepper, and enough broth to moisten the bread (start with 2 cups and add more if needed). Stir in beaten eggs.

Step 4: Bake to Golden Perfection

Transfer stuffing to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.

Optional Add-Ins Grandma Would Approve Of

🧡 Cooked sausage – for extra richness and depth.
🍏 Chopped apples – for a touch of sweetness.
🍄 Mushrooms – for a hearty, earthy flavor.
🍗 Turkey drippings – for that authentic holiday taste.

Why Everyone Loves Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing

“It tastes exactly like the one my grandma used to make—perfectly seasoned and buttery!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Laura M.

“I make this every Thanksgiving. It’s the first dish to disappear!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – David K.

“So nostalgic. Smells like the holidays and tastes even better.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Anna R.

Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing – A Classic Family Favorite That Feels Like Home

Nothing says “holiday comfort” quite like Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing. This old-fashioned recipe brings all the cozy flavors of the season together — buttery bread cubes, tender vegetables, and the perfect balance of herbs. Each bite is soft in the middle with a golden, crisp top that makes everyone go back for seconds. Just like Grandma made it — simple, hearty, and full of love.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 310

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 loaf about 1 lb day-old bread, cut into ¾-inch cubes
• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 3 celery stalks diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 ½ cups chicken or turkey broth plus more as needed
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: chopped fresh parsley or ½ lb cooked sausage for extra flavor

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Mixing bowls
• 9×13-inch baking dish
• Wooden spoon
• Foil

Method

 

Prepare the Bread

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for 10–15 minutes until dry but not browned. Let cool completely.

Sauté the Vegetables

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic, and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Combine the Ingredients

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix.

Add Broth and Eggs

1. Pour in the broth and beaten eggs. Stir until the bread is evenly moistened — add a bit more broth if it feels too dry.

Bake the Stuffing

1. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the top is golden brown.

Serve

1. Serve warm alongside roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy for a true Thanksgiving feast.

Notes

Make-ahead: Assemble the stuffing up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.

Customization: Add chopped apples, pecans, or dried cranberries for texture and flavor.

Vegetarian option: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Bread choice: White sandwich bread, sourdough, or a mix of both works best.

FAQ – Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing

💡 Note

For a crispier texture, bake half in the turkey and half in a separate dish—best of both worlds!

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