Name: Classic Stuffing (Grandma’s Recipe)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 12 cups day-old white or French bread, cut into cubes; 3/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3-4 celery stalks, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2-2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Description

A traditional Thanksgiving side featuring golden, herb-infused bread cubes baked to perfection. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients like day-old bread, butter, vegetables, broth, and eggs for a savory, comforting dish.

Ingredients

Scale

12 cups day-old white or French bread, cut into cubes

3/4 cup unsalted butter

1 large onion, finely chopped

3–4 celery stalks, chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2–2 1/2 cups chicken broth

2 eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F and spread bread cubes on a baking sheet. Bake for 15–20 minutes until dry and crisp, then let cool.

2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sauté for 8–10 minutes until tender. Stir in poultry seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper.

3. In a large bowl, combine toasted bread cubes with the vegetable mixture. Whisk broth and eggs together and drizzle over bread, folding gently until evenly moistened.

4. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and crisp. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Keywords: classic stuffing, thanksgiving side, bread stuffing, traditional stuffing, grandmas recipe, holiday stuffing, home cooking