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Traditional stuffing with herbs and sage on the table with a spoon in it to serve.
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Traditional Homemade Stuffing

This is the BEST traditional stuffing recipe you will ever make! How do I know this? How can I prove it? Simple, it's been tried and test for decades. It's a Thanksgiving stuffing recipe that's been handed down through generations! What's even better is how easy it is to make! Let me show you how!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
resting time1 day
Total Time1 day 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 406kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 loaves white bread
  • 1 onion
  • 3 carrots
  • 1 green pepper
  • 2 teaspoon sage
  • 2 teaspoon oregano leaves
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs whipped
  • ½ cup melted butter

For baking outside of the turkey:

  • 2 cups broth chicken or vegetable

Instructions

Stuffing INSIDE the turkey

  • 24 hours before making the turkey tear the loafs of bread into small pieces. you can let it dry in a large bowl or on a cookie sheet.
  • Now that bread is dried grate (or food processor) onion, carrots, green pepper. Combine with spices.
  • Whip eggs and add to melted butter. Pour vegetables, spices and butter mixture over bread and stir until coated.
  • Stuff into cavity of turkey....really sqeeze and squish in there.

Stuffing OUTSIDE the turkey

  • 24 hours before making the turkey tear the loafs of bread into small pieces. you can let it dry in a on a cookie sheet. When dried completely Place in large bowl.
  • Grate onion, carrots, green pepper and combine with spices.
  • Whip eggs and add to butter.
  • Pour both mixtures over bread.
  • Pour in broth and mix well.
  • Stir until coated very well.
  • Place in a lightly greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake 325°F (160°C) for 1 hour- or until top is slightly brown.

Notes

  • Use a quality bread! It really makes a difference to the overall flavor of the stuffing. I recommend a French or Italian loaf.
  • Don't forget to add the broth if you are cooking the stuffing on its own and not inside the turkey.
  • Stuff your turkey the day you plan to cook for food safety reasons!
  • Make sure to dry out the bread ahead of time or use the quick oven method if you forget. It needs to be dry before combining with the other ingredients so it cooks properly.
  • If you only need to make half a recipe it will feed about 6-8 people. You can bake it in a large pie dish or 8x8 pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2962IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 4mg