Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
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This stuffing recipe (dressing recipe) is arguably the best side to any Thanksgiving feast and will become a cherished family tradition! It’s made with simple ingredients to please even the pickiest eaters but is flavorful enough to devour on its own and can be adapted with any add-ins you like. It boasts a crisp golden exterior, a creamy interior, and it’s make ahead friendly up to one month in advance!
Ingredients
Instructions
Dry bread cubes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add cubed bread to two baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until completely dried out (they should resemble croutons). Meanwhile, chop onions, celery, etc., prepare dish.
Prepare baking dish: Lightly brush a 9x13 baking dish (or disposable foil dish) with softened butter (may spray with cooking spray); set aside.
Combine dry ingredients: Transfer toasted bread to a very large bowl (use two bowls as needed) and stir in crushed Ritz and pecans; set aside.
Sauté onions and celery: Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or braiser (I use this one, pictured) over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery and cook until onions are softened, 7-10 minutes.
Add herbs and broth: Add garlic, all herbs, chicken bouillon, salt and pepper and cook for 1 additional minute. Stir in 1 cup of broth, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Add to the toasted bread bowl and gently stir to combine.
Add eggs and broth: Whisk the eggs and remaining 1 2/3 cups chicken broth together in medium bowl or liquid measuring glass until frothy. Drizzle it slowly and evenly over the bread mixture, stirring gently to combine as you go. (Don't pour it in all at once, or the bread will become unevenly over-saturated in spots.) If you like a moister stuffing, add additional broth as desired, taking care the bread is only moistened, not overly wet.
Bake: Pour stuffing into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer (I promise it will fit!). Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes. If the stuffing is getting too browned, tent with foil.
