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The Very Best Stuffing Recipe

The Very Best Stuffing Recipe

This nostalgic buttery bread stuffing with herbs and turkey stock is the very best and perfect for your holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • skillet
  • Casserole Dish

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Ingredients

  • 1 turkey giblets except the neck (optional)
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk 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
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation 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 1-¼ cups milk; toss to combine.
  • Melt 8 tablespoons butter in small pot or microwave-safe dish.
  • Spray large casserole dish (at least 9 x 13-inches and 3 inches deep) 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, garlic, 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 parsley(if using), 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 to 25 minutes longer or until the top of the stuffing is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Notes

Grandma knew best! This stuffing is soft in the middle, golden on top, and guaranteed to steal the show.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 13gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1005mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 443IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 4mg
Keyword bread, comfort food, Holiday, recipe, stuffing, thanksgiving
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