Turkey Stuffing
An easy Turkey Stuffing (or dressing, if you prefer) recipe that you will want on your table this year, and every year for Thanksgiving!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound loaf of French bread or sourdough bread or a combination of both cut into ½ inch cubes (about 10 cups dried, or 12 cups fresh bread)
- 12 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 large yellow sweet onion, finely diced
- 4 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 sage leaves, finely chopped or about 1 teaspoon dried
- 4 thyme sprigs, leaves only, chopped or about 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 rosemary sprig, finely chopped or about ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2-3 cups chicken or turkey broth plus more if needed
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Dry out the bread: At least one day in advance, cut 1 pound of French bread into ½ inch cubes. Spread the cubes on a large baking sheet and let them sit uncovered overnight (or up to 2 days) so that they can dry out completely.
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Place the tray of bread in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread just starts to lightly brown.
- Build the base: Melt 8 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion (about 1 ½ cups) and 4 diced celery stalks (about 1 ½ cups). Sauté for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.Add in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce.Stir in 6 chopped sage leaves, 4 thyme sprigs (leaves only) chopped, 1 chopped rosemary sprig, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the herbs become fragrant. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ¾ teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Combine everything: In a large mixing bowl add in the toasted bread cubes, and the butter and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to combine.Slowly add in 1 and ½ cups chicken or turkey broth, tossing as you go. Do not pour the liquid in all at once.The bread should be soft but not soggy. If it feels too dry, add a little extra broth, a few tablespoons at a time. You will need about 2-3 cups of broth total.
- Crack one egg into a small bowl and lightly beat it, then add it to the stuffing mixture and stir to combine.
- Bake: Lightly grease a 3 quart casserole dish, or 9 x 13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Spread the stuffing mixture evenly into the dish. Thinly slice the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter into about 9 slices and place evenly over the top of the stuffing.Cover tightly with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 20-30 minutes longer, or until the top of the stuffing starts to brown. Serve immediately.
- To make ahead: see post above for make ahead options.