Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
Grandma’s Thanksgiving stuffing recipe is a nostalgic dish that brings warmth and comfort to your holiday table. This savory stuffing features the delightful combination of warm, buttery bread, aromatic herbs, and crunchy pecans, perfectly baked to a golden brown. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s the ideal side for soaking up gravy or enjoying on its own. Share this family tradition with loved ones and create lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups stale bread, cubed
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in sage and thyme; cook for an additional minute.
- In a bowl, combine stale bread cubes with the sautéed mixture. Gradually add chicken broth until moistened but not soggy.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Transfer to the baking dish and bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg