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Savory homemade Thanksgiving stuffing (or dressing) served in a rustic ceramic baking dish with a wooden spoon, showing crispy toasted bread cubes, herbs, and sausage/vegetables.

Thanksgiving Stuffing

This classic Thanksgiving Stuffing is a comforting blend of toasted bread cubes, aromatic vegetables, fresh herbs, and savory broth. Perfectly golden and flavorful, it’s the ultimate holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Base
  • 1 lb day-old bread cubes white or sourdough, cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Seasoning & Herbs
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 tsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth low sodium
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10–15 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Place toasted bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Pour the sautéed mixture over the bread and toss gently to combine.
  4. Whisk together broth and eggs, then pour over the bread mixture, tossing until evenly moistened. Add more broth if desired for a softer stuffing.
  5. Transfer stuffing to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake another 15 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
  6. Serve warm alongside your Thanksgiving turkey or favorite holiday roast.

Notes

To make ahead: assemble the stuffing a day in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Bake before serving. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and olive oil instead of butter.