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Classic Stuffing Recipe

This is the best stuffing recipe, very likely the same one your grandma used to make. Made with milk, turkey stock, onions, celery and herbs, this family recipe is the quintessential side dish for Thanksgiving.
4.5 from 134 ratings

Ingredients

  • Giblets from 1 turkey except the neck (optional)
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk plus 1 additional cup if using giblets divided
  • 1 loaf hearty white sliced bread, torn into small pieces 24 ounces
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 bag unseasoned cubed stuffing (the dried cubes in a bag) 12 ounces
  • 4 cups turkey stock
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 medium white onion finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried sage

Instructions

  • If using giblets, place giblets and 1 cup milk in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Divide torn white bread between 2 rimmed baking pans. Transfer to oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp. Set toasted bread aside; leave oven on at 350 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, place eggs in large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add cubed stuffing, stock and remaining 1-1/4 cups milk; toss to combine.
  • Melt 8 tablespoons butter in small pot or microwave-safe dish.
  • Spray large casserole dish with cooking spray. If using giblets, proceed with Step 6 and then 8-9. If NOT using giblets, proceed with Steps 7-9.
  • If using giblets, remove giblets from milk; discard milk. Finely chop giblets. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped giblets and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion, celery and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally. Add poultry seasoning and sage; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • If not using giblets, heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally. Add poultry seasoning and sage; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add toasted white bread, melted butter and onion mixture to bowl with cubed stuffing and milk. Stir for 1 minute or until toasted bread is very well moistened.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Transfer to oven and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes longer or until the top of the stuffing is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

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Notes

  • To enhance the homemade flavor, use homemade turkey stock made with lots of aromatic vegetables and herbs.
  • For a vegetarian stuffing, using homemade vegetable stock, and omit the giblets, of course.
  • Feel free to make additions! Sometimes I’ll add a chopped apple or some sausage to this stuffing for even more flavor.
Calories: 249kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 209mg, Sodium: 294mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g
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