Turkey Dressing

Transform your holiday feast with this classic Turkey Dressing, a perfect complement to a Thanksgiving turkey or festive roast. This hearty, homemade side dish combines golden cubes of day-old bread with a fragrant medley of sautéed onions, celery, carrots, and garlic, all enriched with fresh parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary for a burst of herbaceous flavor. Moistened with savory turkey or chicken stock and bound together with beaten eggs, this richly textured dressing is baked until golden brown with a crisp top layer. Ready in just over an hour, this comforting dish delivers the perfect balance of soft, moist insides and a lightly toasted crust. Serve it piping hot alongside your holiday favorites, and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4 stalks, diced celery
• 2 large, peeled and diced carrots
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 10 cups, cubed day-old bread
• 3 cups unsalted chicken or turkey stock
• 2 large, beaten eggs
• 1 tablespoon, for greasing olive oil or extra butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil or extra butter and set aside.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes and the sautéed vegetable mixture. Toss gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 5

Gradually pour the chicken or turkey stock over the bread mixture, tossing gently to moisten the bread. The bread should be moist but not soggy.

Step 6

Add the beaten eggs to the mixture and stir until fully incorporated.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 10

Let the dressing cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your classic turkey dressing as a side dish for your holiday meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3809.5 grams (3809.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7893

Total Fat 201.30g	258%
Saturated Fat 78.70g	394%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 620mg	207%
Sodium 14973mg	651%
Total Carbohydrate 1262.00g	459%
Dietary Fiber 76.10g	272%
Total Sugars 139.40g
Protein 245.50g	491%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 3830mg	295%
Iron 94mg	523%
Potassium 4106mg	87%

*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: 23.1%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 64.4%