What are the ingredients in Thanksgiving stuffing?

Most stuffing recipes include bread cubes, sautéed celery and onion, butter, poultry seasoning, broth, salt, and pepper. Some families add sausage, apples, or nuts for variety. This thanksgiving dressing recipe keeps it classic and flavorful with just a few key ingredients.

Should I put eggs in my stuffing?

It’s optional. Some Southern-style recipes include eggs to bind the mixture and create a softer texture. This recipe doesn’t use them, but you can add one if you like. Be sure to follow FDA egg safety guidelines if using raw egg.

What is dressing for Thanksgiving?

Dressing is essentially stuffing baked outside the bird. The ingredients are nearly the same, but "dressing" is the term commonly used in the South. You can try Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing if you want to compare.

What is cowboy stuffing?

Cowboy stuffing is a meatier version often made with ground beef, sausage, corn, peppers, and cheese. It’s more of a main dish casserole than a side, and while tasty, it’s quite different from traditional Thanksgiving dressing.

Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe Everyone Looks Forward To

Description

This classic Thanksgiving dressing recipe is soft inside, golden on top, and packed with buttery flavor. Perfect for serving with turkey and gravy.

Ingredients

2 loaves Italian bread, torn into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks
1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped celery with leaves
1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup / 150 g)
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups (480 ml) turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth
Optional: turkey neck and giblets for homemade stock

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Instructions

Tear the bread into 1-inch chunks and place in a large mixing bowl.

In a large skillet, melt 2 sticks (1 cup) of butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion, and sauté for 7–10 minutes until soft.

Sprinkle poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper over the bread. Pour the sautéed vegetables over and mix thoroughly.

Ladle in warm broth 1/2 cup at a time (up to 2 cups), stirring until the bread is evenly moistened. Spread into a greased 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until golden brown on top.

Notes

Soft, fluffy Italian bread works best. Avoid crusty loaves like baguettes.
You can replace the giblet stock with store-bought broth, choose low-sodium.
To reheat, splash with 2–3 tablespoons broth and bake at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American