Description
If you’re looking for the ultimate holiday side dish, this Best Stuffing Recipe for Thanksgiving is a must-try! It’s packed with the rich flavors of sautéed onions, celery, garlic, and fresh herbs, all soaked into perfectly toasted bread cubes. The top turns beautifully golden and crisp while the center stays soft and savory. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, holiday food ideas, and comforting Thanksgiving meals, this stuffing is a classic everyone loves.
Ingredients
4 cups crusty bread, cubed and dried
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and dry overnight or toast in oven at 300°F for 15–20 minutes.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and celery for 10 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in sage, thyme, and parsley and cook for 2–3 minutes.
5. Combine dried bread and vegetable mixture in a large bowl.
6. Slowly add broth while mixing until moist but not soggy.
7. Whisk eggs and gently fold into the stuffing.
8. Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
9. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
10. Uncover and bake 20–25 minutes until golden on top.
Notes
Use day-old or oven-dried bread for best texture.
Add broth gradually to avoid soggy stuffing.
Fresh herbs provide the best flavor for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: thanksgiving stuffing, easy dinner, holiday side dish, comfort food, food ideas