Best Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe (or stuffing, as you call it) unifies the holiday meal and is something we need to be pointing fingers at. Hearty bread, savory herbs, aromatic vegetables come together in a classic, flavorful dressing so anyone will love it.
My Thanksgiving Dressing Story
As this was the very first time I attempted to make my own Thanksgiving stuffing, the warm, herby smell in the kitchen created a clean slate that I needed for the day. Now its a must have dish and my family look forward to it each year.
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
Bread cubes: A heaping 12 cups (day old white, sourdough or cornbread cut into 1 inch pieces)
Unsalted butter: ½ cup (1 stick)
Onion: 1 large, finely chopped
Celery: 3–4 stalks, finely chopped
Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
Chicken or turkey broth: 2 ½ cups (adjust as needed)
Eggs: 2 large, beaten
Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped
Fresh sage: 1 tsp of dried.
Fresh thyme: 1 tsp (or ½ tsp dried)
Fresh rosemary: 1 tsp, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
Salt and pepper: To taste
Optional Add-Ins:
Cooked sausage: ½ lb, crumbled
Dried cranberries: ½ cup
Chopped pecans or walnuts: ½ cup
Mushrooms: 1 cup, sautéed
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread
Bonny cubes can be put on one layer then placed into the oven on 250 degrees centigrade for a few minutes to moisten.
When brown bread is at room temperature, spread them out on a plate for about 30-35 minutes and let them dry out equally and start to brown a bit. Afterwards, allow it to rest.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
Cook at a medium temperature in a big frying pan, until the butter has melted.
To this mix you can then add celery and onions and allow the two to simmer for five to seven minutes until the two are soft.
They then add garlic to the mixture. Once you take it off the stove after one minute.
Step 3: Mix the Dressing
Put vegetables, thyme, wheat bread cubes, parsley in one big bowl and combine.
The other part of broth and eggs, half warm the bread mixture, dredge the whole through the rest.
And as always, add salt and pepper. And if you want to, put in optional items.
Step 4: Assemble and Bake
Spread half the ready baked loaf with sauce and sprinkle with the cheese. Rub a buttered baking pan.
Divide the mixture and spread through the greased baking dish, wrapping in foil.
Cook the dough in the oven for about 1 hour at 180 degrees and last 15 minutes at 190 degrees.
Perfection Tips to Perfect Thanksgiving Dressing
Dry the Bread: The flavors get absorbed without the bread being made too mushy.
Customize the Herbs: But use fresh herbs for the best flavor, and dried herbs will work if you don’t have fresh.
Adjust the Moisture: If the mixture seems dry add more broth to it, but make sure it is moist, not soggy.
Make Ahead: I tell people to assemble the dressing a day early, and then bake just before you’re ready to serve.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Rich and Savory: Buttery herby goodness packed.
Versatile: Adaptable with fry s crusted with add ins such as sausage or cranberries.
Crowd-Pleasing: A comforting, classic Thanksgiving table side.
A Dish to Be Thankful For
I first brought this dressing to a Thanksgiving potluck, and it disappeared in minutes when I first brought this dressing to a Thanksgiving potluck. The flavors were a balance of and the crispy, golden top was raving from people. Nowadays it’s a star in my menu of holidays.
If you’re game for this recipe, let the homemade Thanksgiving dressing warmth and flavors shine through your table, it’s going to be good 🍂🦃
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