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Grandma's Thanksgiving Stuffing

Grandma's Thanksgiving Stuffing: Heartwarming and Deliciously Easy

Delight in Grandma's Thanksgiving Stuffing, a heartwarming dish filled with crispy bread, sautéed vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for your holiday feast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 cups Crusty Bread Use stale sourdough or French bread
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Finely diced
  • 2 cups Celery Finely chopped (about 3-4 stalks)
For Flavoring
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Sage Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary Chopped
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth Warm broth

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cube stale sourdough or French bread and set it aside to dry if using fresh bread. Dice the onion and chop the celery.
Sautéing Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until translucent. Incorporate the celery and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. Transfer vegetables to a mixing bowl. Add cubed bread, sage, thyme, rosemary, and season with salt and pepper. Gradually add warmed broth, stirring to moisten the bread.
Baking
  1. Grease a baking dish and spread the stuffing evenly. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Quality bread is key. Adjust seasonings to taste and consider preparing ingredients a day ahead for convenience.

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