Turkey Stuffing
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Simply the BEST Turkey Stuffing recipe for the holidays, this decadent and rich stuffing recipe will make boxed stuffings a thing of holidays past! It’s easy, quick and oh-so yummy, pairing perfectly with everything from spiral ham to roasted turkey, and everything in between.
Holiday Stuffing Recipe
While some would say that the roast turkey or spiral ham is the most important dish on the holiday menu to get right, I would argue that it’s actually the stuffing that makes or breaks the meal.
I can deal with dry turkey – smother it with gravy. Flavorless ham? Make a little ham sliders with a dinner roll and call it a day.
But flavorless, dry stuffing? That’s just not going to fly here.
Our quick and easy homemade stuffing recipe yields over 10 servings of flavorful, toothsome stuffing with golden, crispy bread cubes on top and custardy, soft stuffing inside, all mixed together with our homemade poultry seasoning, perfectly sauteed veggies and just the right amount of chicken broth and butter. (You can add eggs, but I don’t find them necessary.)
I love this recipe so much I don’t need a holiday to make it – I probably make about once a month!
There are many ways you can customize this stuffing recipe to make it your own – from swapping out the seasonings to adding in various proteins, etc.
Sausage Stuffing Recipe Variations:
- Add in cooked, ground sausage or finely chopped mushrooms for added heft and umami flavor.
- Stir in a small handful of dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots for gentle sweetness.
- Replace the poultry seasoning with your own preferred seasoning blend.
- Caramelize the onions rather than just quickly sauteeing them for a sweeter and deeper flavor profile.
- Add chopped, pre-cooked chestnuts for an earthy, winter-inspired flavor profile.
- Stir in one diced apple when sauteeing the veggies for added sweetness to balance out the savory ingredients.
- Swap the bread cubes for cornbread for a cornbread sausage stuffing (reduce the broth slightly since cornbread absorbs liquid quickly).
Turkey Stuffing Recipe FAQs
Do I really need to use stale bread to make stuffing? Leaving it out for a few hours or overnight is usually enough to dry out the bread, but you need it to be dry enough to soak up broth without getting soggy.
Can I prepare the stuffing ahead of time? You can assemble it up to the point of baking, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add an extra splash of broth if it looks dry before baking.
How do I keep stuffing from turning soggy? Make sure the bread is sufficiently dried and add the broth gradually. The mixture should feel evenly moistened but not soupy before baking.
Can I stuff my turkey with this bread stuffing? Yes, however I personally don’t recommend this anymore as you have to increase the cooking time of the turkey to ensure it’s done safely, risking overcooking the turkey or undercooking the stuffing (which now needs to be thoroughly cooked due to coming in contact with the uncooked turkey). If you really want to stuff the turkey with this sausage stuffing, here are some key points to keep in mind:
- Pack the stuffing into the turkey lightly so heat can circulate. Overstuffing slows down cooking and raises the risk of undercooked stuffing.
- You will need to increase the cooking time as stuffed turkey takes longer to roast. Usually add 15 to 30 minutes, depending on bird size and how full the cavity is.
- Cook the turkey until the center of the stuffing reaches 165°F, not just the turkey meat.
More Family Favorite Holiday Recipes:
- Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
- Homemade Gravy
- Anthony Bourdain’s Cranberry Orange Relish
- Duchess Potatoes
- From-Scratch Green Bean Casserole
- Roast Turkey Breast
- Root Beer-Glazed Spiral Ham
- Easiest Ever Roast Turkey
- Maple Pecan Pie
- One Hour Dinner Rolls
- Easy Baked Hasselback Potatoes
- Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping
Turkey Stuffing Ingredients
- Bread cubes
- Butter
- Celery, diced
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, smashed and sliced
- Poultry seasoning <– grab our homemade poultry seasoning recipe here
- Chicken broth
- Eggs, optional
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: Eggs help the stuffing hold together and result in a firmer slice. If you prefer a looser, more rustic texture, you can skip them.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Sharp Kitchen Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Casserole Dish (we used a 9″ x 13″ glass casserole dish)
How to Make Turkey Stuffing
Preheat oven to 350F.
Place the bread cubes in a 9” x 13” casserole dish and allow to dry out for a couple of hours or overnight.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the 2 Tablespoons of butter.
Add the onion and celery and cook for 2 minutes before adding the garlic and 1 teaspoon of the poultry seasoning, stirring occasionally. Cook for 1 additional minute before taking off of the heat.
Scoop the vegetable mixture over the bread cubes and stir to combine.
Melt the 1/4 cup butter.
If using eggs, whisk them into the chicken broth, along with the remaining butter.
Pour the chicken broth over the stuffing and stir well to combine.
Sprinkle on remaining poultry seasoning and stir.
Bake the stuffing for 35-45 minutes, until top is crispy and browned.
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Holiday Stuffing
Our quick and easy homemade stuffing recipe yields over 10 servings of flavorful, toothsome stuffing with golden, crispy bread cubes on top and custardy, soft stuffing inside, all mixed together with our homemade poultry seasoning, perfectly sauteed veggies and just the right amount of chicken broth and butter.
Ingredients
- 5 cups bread cubes
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespons butter
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed and sliced
- 4 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 eggs, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Place the bread cubes in a 9” x 13” casserole dish and allow to dry out for a couple of hours or overnight.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the 2 Tablespoons of butter.
- Add the onion and celery and cook for 2 minutes before adding the garlic and 1 teaspoon of the poultry seasoning, stirring occasionally. Cook for 1 additional minute before taking off of the heat.
- Scoop the vegetable mixture over the bread cubes and stir to combine.
- Melt the 1/4 cup butter.
- If using eggs, whisk them into the chicken broth, along with the remaining butter.
- Pour the chicken broth over the stuffing and stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle on remaining poultry seasoning and stir.
- Bake the stuffing for 35-45 minutes, until top is crispy and browned.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 506Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1434mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 25g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves this easy turkey stuffing recipe as much as mine does!
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