Turkey Stuffing (Dressing) Recipe

If you are one of those who always does stuffing right out of the box then I have a treat for you! Making homemade stuffing or turkey dressing is not hard at all and I am going to give you a recipe that will show you just how easy it really is..

Turkey Stuffing Recipe (See Variations Below)

2 stick butter
4 onions, coarsely chopped
2 c. coarsely chopped celery
2 tsp. dried sage
2 tsp. salt (+ more to taste)
4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper (+ more to taste)
6 1/2 c. chicken broth or turkey drippings (you can use more or less, depending on how moist you like your dressing)
2 loaves stale white bread, cut into cubes (9-10 c.)
2 bunches fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten


In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.  Saute onions and celery for about 10 minutes.  Add spices and stir to coat onions & celery; cook for 3 minutes.  Add 1/2 c. chicken broth or drippings and cook for about 5 minutes, until broth has reduced, stirring often.

Remove onion mixture from heat.  In a large dutch oven or very large mixing bowl, combine onion mixture with bread cubes, parsley, eggs and chicken broth.  Mix well.

You can then stuff your turkey loosely with the stuffing, and cook the remainder in a buttered baking dish for 30-45 minutes at 375.  However, we recommend that you cook your stuffing separately, and if you are smoking a turkey, you’ll want to do this anyway.  


Stuffing variations:

Cornbread Stuffing - use 4 1/2 c. each crumbled cooked cornbread and cubed white bread.

Fruity Stuffing - Add 1 c. each walnuts & dried cranberries or 1 c. each raisins and pecans.

Other tips - For “wetter” stuffing, use 1/2 c. more broth and 1 more egg; for dry stuffing, use less broth and brush top with butter 5 minutes before removing from oven. 

Add 2 c. finely chopped green apples.

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