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The Best Thanksgiving Stuffing

This stuffing is so flavorful and has the best texture ever! The bread stays a bit crunchy which is a great compliment to the traditional mashed potatoes, turkey and cranberry sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Adapted from Brown Eyed Baker

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter (1 stick of butter, add more if needed) *dairy free Version
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 6-8 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves minced (or 1 teaspoon dried) fresh is better
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped scallion
  • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Instructions

  • Place the butter in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. When melted, add the onion and celery and cook, stirring, until it softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the nuts and cook, stirring almost constantly, until they begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the bread crumbs and the sage and toss to mix. Turn the heat down to low. Add the salt, pepper, and scallion. Toss again; taste and adjust the seasoning. Add the parsley and stir. Turn off the heat.
  • You can serve immediately. If you are serving it later, p¼lace the stuffing in a casserole dish (3 quart or 9x13-inch) or keep in the enameled cast iron dutch oven with the lid on and heat in a warm oven (200° Fahrenheit’s).
  • If you want the stuffing to have a more soft texture, you can make it the day before, cool and place it in the fridge covered.  The next day, place the stuffing in a casserole dish (3 quart or 9x13-inch) and bake for about 45 minutes, or until crisp and heated through.

Notes

Dairy Free
  • substitute the butter with 2 tablespoons bacon grease or coconut oil, 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp olive oil.