In the realm of culinary traditions, few dishes hold a more cherished place than the Thanksgiving turkey dressing, a delectable ensemble of savory flavors that has graced dinner tables for generations. This iconic dish, often lovingly referred to as "my great grandmother's turkey dressing," embodies the essence of family, heritage, and the warmth of holiday gatherings. As the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast, it tantalizes taste buds with its aromatic blend of herbs, spices, and succulent textures, creating a symphony of flavors that transports diners to a realm of culinary bliss. While variations abound, each recipe holds a unique story, passed down through generations, capturing the essence of family traditions and the cherished memories associated with this timeless dish.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA WINNIE'S TURKEY STUFFING
A classic stuffing recipe to serve with any turkey dinner. If you have turkey broth on hand, it can be substituted for chicken broth.
Provided by Lipo
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter one 2 quart casserole dish.
- In a saute pan, cook onion and celery in butter until soft.
- In a mixing bowl, combine onion and celery, bread cubes, poultry seasonings, mushrooms, egg and stock. Mix well and add to casserole dish. Bake for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 296.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
GRANDMA STOLL'S MOIST DRESSING
Provided by Nathalie Dupree
Categories Bread Onion turkey Side Bake Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Celery Fall Parsley Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13x2-inch ovenproof serving dish or spray with nonstick spray.
- Put the turkey giblets in a medium pot, add 1 1/2 cups broth, place over high heat, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, adding water if the liquid boils out. Strain and reserve the broth. Coarsely chop the giblets, removing any bones or extra fat. You should have about 1 cup giblets.
- In a large bowl, mix together the turkey giblets and the bread. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, heat the butter until it sings (is foamy). Add the onions and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour into the bread mixture. Stir in the poultry seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper, and enough reserved giblet broth to moisten the mixture, adding plain broth, if necessary, so that you are using about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups all together. Toss thoroughly and pour the dressing into the prepared dish. Bake 30 minutes, adding more stock as needed to keep the dressing moist.
- The dressing can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Let it defrost in the refrigerator overnight, cover with foil, and reheat at 350°F. for 30 minutes.
GRANDMA SMITH'S NEW BRUNSWICK-STYLE TURKEY STUFFING
This moist and mellow recipe came from my mother-in-law to my husband from her family.
Provided by juneb
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two, then mash.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook the celery and onion in the butter until the onion has turned translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Fold into the mashed potatoes along with the savory, and allow to cool until just warm.
- Place the cooled mashed potatoes into a large bowl, and stir in the beaten egg. Gently fold in cubed bread, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Use as a stuffing for turkey, or bake in buttered loaf pans at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 166.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
TURKEY WITH GRANDMA'S STUFFING
Everyone is ready to dig in when my mom sets this impressive Thanksgiving favorite on the dinner table. The moist turkey, seasoned bread stuffing and flavorful gravy remind her of holiday meals when she was growing up. -Jacinta Ransom, South Haven, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h40m
Yield 8 servings (10 cups stuffing).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place giblets in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Chop giblets; set broth and giblets aside. , In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, celery mixture, giblets, egg substitute and seasonings. Stir in 1 cup giblet broth., Just before roasting, loosely stuff turkey with 8 cups stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour 1 cup giblet broth over turkey. Melt remaining butter; brush over turkey. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165° when inserted in center of stuffing and the thigh reaches at least 170°, basting occasionally. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns to quickly.), Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 30-40 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving turkey. , Pour pan drippings into a 2-cup measuring cup; skim fat. Add water or remaining giblet broth to measure 2 cups. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts :
GRANDMA'S THANKSGIVING STUFFING
This recipe was passed down from my grandmother. Better than the turkey, this stuffing is what reminds me of Thanksgivings around the family table. Rather than stuff the Turkey with it, I use it as a side dish.
Provided by hudgins
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop onion, celery, carrots and garlic in food processor.
- Combine vegetables with butter and saute for 10 minutes.
- Mix cooked veggies with eggs, stuffing, salt, pepper and chicken broth in baking dish.
- Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 62.3, Sodium 1282.9, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.4, Protein 10.1
MY GRANDMA'S HEIRLOOM - THANKSGIVING STUFFING
When my grandmother passed away, I received a number of things from her estate. None were as important to me as her handwritten recipe for dressing. Not only is it the BEST dressing I've ever tasted, but it's also not too "sage"y...wonderful for those of us who don't adore sage. I add mushrooms and sometimes finely chopped oysters for personal preference. The shared secret recipe is written out on "General Shale Brick" notepaper, the company my grandfather worked for before he died.
Provided by Tornado Ali
Categories Grains
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large fry pan cook celery and onions in grease or oil and water over low for about 1/2 hour.
- Put bread, sage, salt and pepper in large bowl. Pour onion/celery mix (including liquid) over bread and mix well.
- Beat eggs and add to bread mixture. Mix well.
- Put dressing in greased baking dish and bake about 45 minutes in 350 oven, covered.
- Doubles well, extremely good cold.
- Can be made in well greased crockpot on low in about 3 hours.
GRANDMA'S THANKSGIVING DRESSING RECIPE
We love our Grandma's Thanksgiving Dressing. You don't need to stuff it in the bird, just mix the ingredients and stick it in the oven. So many happy memories with this holiday dressing.
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray a 8 x 8 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix together dry stuffing mix, diced apples, diced celery, diced onion, and mushrooms.
- Add butter to boiling water and let it melt, then pour over stuffing mixture in bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are moistened.
- Spread stuffing mixture in prepared pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the stuffing is thoroughly heated.
- Keep warm until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 366 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- To achieve the best flavor profile, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- For a moist and flavorful dressing, use a combination of white and dark turkey meat.
- If you prefer a more savory dressing, add a teaspoon or two of poultry seasoning to the mix.
- For a crispy topping, brush the top of the dressing with melted butter and bake until golden brown.
- If you are short on time, you can use store-bought stuffing mix instead of making your own.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to create a unique and flavorful dressing.
- Serve the dressing hot with roasted turkey and gravy for a classic Thanksgiving meal.
Conclusion:
Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this turkey dressing recipe is sure to impress. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a delicious and memorable side dish that will be the star of your holiday table. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make a turkey dressing that will be remembered for years to come. Happy Thanksgiving!
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