Easy Classic Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing
By Daniel Brooks · How To Cook Easily
Learn how to make classic Thanksgiving turkey stuffing. This easy recipe uses bread, celery, onion, sage, butter, and chicken broth for a comforting holiday side dish.

- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Serves
- 10
- Calories
- 240 per serving
About this recipe
Daniel Brooks shares his easy, classic Thanksgiving turkey stuffing recipe, focusing on simple buttery flavors. Perfect for a comforting holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) day-old sturdy white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups diced yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups diced celery
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the bread cubes on two baking sheets and toast for 15 minutes until dry and lightly golden.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and celery for 8 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the garlic, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Tip the bread into a large bowl, add the vegetables, parsley, eggs and broth, and fold gently until evenly moist.
- Spoon into the baking dish, cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 20 minutes more until golden on top.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.