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Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing

Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing: A Comforting Family Classic

Experience the heartwarming tradition of Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing, a perfect blend of toasted bread, herbs, and vegetables that brings nostalgia and joy to your holiday table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 8 cups Crusty Bread, cut into cubes Stale sourdough or French bread works best.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, finely diced Sautéed until translucent.
  • 2 cups Celery, finely chopped About 3-4 stalks, sautéed until tender.
For the Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, finely chopped
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Broth Chicken or vegetable.
For Richness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
  2. Cut the stale crusty bread into uniform cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet.
    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
  3. Melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the onion until translucent.
    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
  4. Add the chopped celery and continue to sauté until tender.
    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
  5. In a large bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with the cubed bread and toss well.
    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
  6. Sprinkle in the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper, then toss everything together.
    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
  7. Gradually pour in the warm broth, stirring gently to combine.
    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
  8. Transfer the stuffing mixture into a greased baking dish and cover loosely with foil.
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  9. Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
    Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This stuffing can be customized with additional ingredients such as sausage or dried fruit to suit your preference.

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