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Close-up of Thanksgiving turkey stuffing with bread cubes and herbs in a warm, inviting setting.

Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing Recipe

A classic Thanksgiving stuffing recipe with flavorful bread cubes, savory herbs, and rich butter, perfect for holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Cubes
  • 13-15 cups dry bread cubes (about 2 loaves of heavy white bread like French or Italian)
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2.25 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 large eggs eggs

Method
 

  1. Dry bread cubes for 48 hours or in a 250°F oven for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Melt butter and sauté celery and onion until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Mix bread cubes with sautéed vegetables, then add salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, chicken stock, and eggs. Stir well.
  4. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch dish and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden.
  5. Garnish with herbs if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For best flavor, dry the bread cubes a day ahead.