Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing

Bring the warmth and comfort of the holidays to your table with this classic Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing recipe. Featuring the perfect medley of aromatic herbs like sage, thyme, and rosemary, combined with day-old sourdough bread cubes, sautéed onions, and celery, this stuffing is bursting with traditional flavors. Bound together with chicken or turkey stock and eggs, it bakes to golden perfection—crispy on top and tender inside. Ready in just over an hour, this dish is ideal for serving alongside roasted turkey and all your favorite Thanksgiving sides. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or a cozy family dinner, this homemade stuffing will elevate any festive spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 cups day-old bread cubes (preferably sourdough or French bread)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for greasing the baking dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and celery, and cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the day-old bread cubes with the cooked onion and celery mixture. Add the parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the chicken or turkey stock over the bread mixture, a little at a time, and gently toss until the bread is moist but not soggy.

Step 7

Stir in the beaten eggs until fully incorporated. The eggs will help bind the stuffing together during baking.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the stuffing cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3115.8 grams (3115.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5173

Total Fat 170.80g	219%
Saturated Fat 71.40g	357%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 618mg	206%
Sodium 12635mg	549%
Total Carbohydrate 771.80g	281%
Dietary Fiber 60.90g	217%
Total Sugars 69.70g
Protein 168.70g	337%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 1348mg	104%
Iron 44mg	243%
Potassium 3366mg	72%

*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: 29.0%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 58.3%