Homemade Old-Fashioned Stuffing Recipe

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Fond memories at Thanksgiving celebrations will come rushing back once you have a taste of our Homemade Old Fashioned Stuffing Recipe! This stuffing recipe will bring back the taste of traditional, homemade stuffing your grandma used to make for Thanksgiving with family. It might take some time and effort, but just one bite of this delicious stuffing and all your hard work will be rewarded!

Simply follow the steps in this recipe and you’ll be tasting delicious homemade stuffing in no time. Learn how to stuff and cook your turkey with this homemade stuffing by reading on the Recipe Notes just after the recipe instructions!

Various food, from chicken to empanadas, can be stuffed with a delicious mixture of bread, onion, celery, and other starchy ingredients. But probably the most popular is the stuffed turkey. During Thanksgiving and other special celebrations, stuffed turkey is usually the main dish, with stuffing being the side dish. But stuffing is delicious even if it isn’t packed into a rich, baked turkey!

This tasty mixture is definitely a comfort food to many. Most people enjoy a side of stuffing during seasonal occasions. But you can still make this dish even if you’re just missing grandma’s home cooking. With simple ingredients like bread, onions, celery, and butter, you can make a satisfying dish that’s both rich and comforting.

Other than flavor, the charm of stuffing is how filling it is to the tummy. The nostalgic feeling of eating such a staple dish during Thanksgiving is also a plus. Once you master cooking this dish, you can even serve it yourself when the seasons come around!

For more stuffed dishes that you can make, try out our Crockpot Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts and Cranberry and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast for another must-try Thanksgiving dinner idea!

How To Make Homemade Old-Fashioned Stuffing

This delicious homemade mix of baked bread, onions, celery, and chicken broth is a filling comfort food! All your happy childhood memories will surely come flooding back with our Homemade Old Fashioned Stuffing Recipe.

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 1 hr 5 mins

Total: 1 hr 25 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb stale breads of your choice, crusts trimmed & cubed
1 ½ cups unsalted butter
3 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup white wine
3 eggs
1 tsp ground celery seeds
2 tsps dried sage
2 cups red onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
salt and ground black pepper , to taste
cooking spray

To Serve:

1 tsp celery leaves, chopped or torn

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the celery and onion. Saute briefly
Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
Add the sage and celery seed. Saute briefly.
Deglaze with white wine and reduce briefly
Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the cooked vegetables into a mixing bowl with the stale bread. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and broth.
Add the egg mixture into the vegetables and bread, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Set aside for roughly 20 minutes to allow the bread to soak the moisture up.
While waiting, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Transfer your bread mixture into the baking pan, cover it with foil, and bake for about 25 minutes, until warmed through.
Transfer to a cooling rack to cool down after baking.
Portion accordingly and reserve some for stuffing your turkey. Garnish with celery leaves and serve!

Recipe Notes

You can bake your stuffing in an 8-inches square pan, instead of a 2-quart casserole dish.
We recommend using this stuffing in an 18-pound turkey. Although, be careful not to put too much stuffing! Fill the turkey loosely, to make sure its inside cooks evenly. Bake the turkey at 325 degrees F for 3 to 4 hours and 30 minutes, or until the center of the turkey reaches 165 degrees F.

Nutrition

Sugar: 11g
:
Calcium: 104mg
Calories: 1127kcal
Carbohydrates: 59g
Cholesterol: 306mg
Fat: 91g
Fiber: 4g
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 521mg
Protein: 13g
Saturated Fat: 52g
Sodium: 1959mg
Vitamin A: 2532IU
Vitamin C: 22mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between stuffing and dressing?

Stuffing usually refers to the mixture stuffed inside a turkey, or other kind of poultry. Meanwhile, dressing refers to the mixture that’s cooked in a casserole or dish. It’s not stuffed, but is outside of the poultry. However, the two terms are often used interchangeably, depending on which region of a country you are in.

Can I freeze my turkey stuffing?

Yes, you can! Leftover stuffings should be stored in either the refrigerator or freezer in a safe storage container. When stored in the refrigerator, the stuffing is good to eat for the next 3 to 4 days. Meanwhile, storing it in the freezer can extend its life to about 1 month. To reheat, place the stuffing in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Heat the stuffing in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes. Then, remove the aluminum foil and heat for 10 to 15 minutes more.

Conclusion

Relive all your nostalgic childhood memories with our Homemade Old Fashioned Stuffing Recipe. This delicious dish is great for both special occasions and for times when you’re just craving for the comforting taste of homestyle cooking.