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Homemade Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

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This homemade Thanksgiving stuffing recipe is a classic, flavorful side dish made with dried white bread, sautéed celery and onions, fresh sage, and chicken broth. The stuffing is moist yet not soggy, baked to golden perfection, and perfect to complement your holiday turkey dinner.

Ingredients

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Stuffing

  • 1 loaf of white bread, dried
  • 4 stalks of celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 can of chicken broth (8 ounces), use as needed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bread: Tear the white bread into small pieces by hand. To dry it out, either leave the bread pieces out overnight at room temperature or spread them on a baking sheet and bake in a 200°F oven for 30 minutes, tossing every 7-8 minutes until completely dried.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped celery and diced onion along with sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft but not browned.
  3. Combine ingredients: Place the dried bread pieces in a large mixing bowl. Pour the sautéed celery and onion mixture over the bread. Gently toss while gradually adding chicken broth a little at a time until the mixture is evenly moist but not soggy. Adjust the amount of broth depending on how dry your bread is.
  4. Rest the mixture: Transfer the stuffing mixture into a medium-sized baking dish. Let it sit uncovered at room temperature for at least 15 minutes and up to 3-4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Bake the stuffing: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake the stuffing for 30 to 45 minutes. For the last 10 minutes of baking, remove the foil to allow the top to crisp and turn golden brown.

Notes

  • Drying the bread is crucial to prevent soggy stuffing; baking it low and slow is a great way to achieve this quickly.
  • Adjust the amount of chicken broth based on the moisture level of your bread and personal preference.
  • Fresh sage provides a more vibrant flavor, but dried sage works well as a substitute.
  • You can prepare the stuffing mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.
  • Covering the stuffing while baking locks in moisture, removing the cover at the end crisps the top.

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