Royal Turkey Stuffing

Elevate your holiday feast with the indulgent flavors of Royal Turkey Stuffing, a regal blend of classic ingredients and sophisticated touches. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines lightly toasted day-old bread cubes with tender sautéed onion, celery, and garlic, infused with the aromatic allure of fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary. Dried cranberries add a hint of sweetness, while optional chopped walnuts lend a delightful crunch. Moistened with rich chicken or turkey stock and a touch of egg, this Thanksgiving and Christmas stuffing is baked to golden perfection, balancing soft and crisp textures. Ideal for turkey centerpiece meals, this stuffing is bursting with seasonal charm and is sure to impress your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old bread cubes
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 celery stalks
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1.5 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into 1/2-inch cubes (if not already pre-cut) and spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until lightly crisp. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion, celery, and garlic. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until melted. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 5

Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Add the toasted bread cubes, dried cranberries, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and chopped walnuts, if using.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or turkey stock and eggs until well combined. Gradually pour this mixture over the bread and vegetable mixture, tossing everything gently until evenly moistened.

Step 7

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the stuffing cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Royal Turkey Stuffing as a perfect complement to your holiday feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2864.4 grams (2864.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6422

Total Fat 162.90g	209%
Saturated Fat 48.30g	242%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 496mg	165%
Sodium 13539mg	589%
Total Carbohydrate 1045.90g	380%
Dietary Fiber 78.80g	281%
Total Sugars 123.20g
Protein 220.80g	442%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 1555mg	120%
Iron 38mg	213%
Potassium 3182mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.4%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 64.0%