Side Dishes
Traditional Stuffing Recipe
Description
When it comes to Thanksgiving sides, our turkey stuffing is always on the must-make list. Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, this traditional stuffing recipe is a crowd-pleasing classic for holiday gatherings, boasting the perfect blend of herbs, pillowy soft bread, butter, and fresh veggies. Our favorite part? It takes just 15 minutes of prep time and a few easy steps to bake mouthwatering, aromatic homemade stuffing.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 large celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 9 cups soft bread cubes (15 slices)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
- Grease 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
- Melt butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook celery and onion in butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove Dutch oven from the heat.
- Gently toss celery mixture and remaining ingredients, using spoon, until bread cubes are evenly coated.
- Place stuffing in casserole. Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.
