Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family, express gratitude, and of course, indulge in a delicious feast. The centerpiece of this feast is often the turkey, but the accompanying dishes are just as important. One such dish that’s bound to make everyone’s mouths water is the homemade turkey stuffing. Here’s our favorite recipe on how to make the best Thanksgiving stuffing.

Ingredients:

– 1 loaf of day-old white bread (cubed and dried)

– 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

– 1 large onion (finely chopped)

– 2 large celery stalks (finely chopped)

– 2 medium-sized carrots (peeled and finely chopped)

– 2 cloves garlic (minced)

– 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

– 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried

– 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried

– Salt and black pepper to taste

– 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

– 2 eggs (lightly beaten)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender – about 5 to 7 minutes.

3. Stir in parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute before removing from heat.

4. Place the dried bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Slowly pour the vegetable mixture over the bread cubes while stirring to ensure all pieces get coated evenly.

5. Gradually add chicken broth to the bowl with bread cubes, stirring well after each addition.

6. Taste test your stuffing mixture and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

7. Stir in the lightly beaten eggs into the stuffing mixture. This will ensure your stuffing binds together while baking.

8. Transfer the stuffing mixture to your greased 9×13-inch baking dish, making sure to press it down evenly and compactly.

9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake for 35 minutes.

10. After 35 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.

11. Allow the stuffing to cool slightly before serving as a side dish alongside your perfectly cooked turkey.

This Thanksgiving, try this best homemade turkey stuffing recipe to impress your friends and family! Enjoy the delightful blend of savory herbs, tender vegetables, and crisp bread in a classic dish that’s sure to be a hit at your holiday table.