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Fresh Herb Turkey Stuffing

The secret to a perfectly tender, moist, and flavorful stuffing (or dressing!) is to use a mix of bread flavors - like cornbread and crisp buttery croissants - plus lots of butter and herbs. This fabulous fresh herb turkey stuffing recipe is exactly what your holiday dinner table needs.

Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Fresh Herb Turkey Stuffing
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings 20 servings as a side dish
Calories 126 kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 cups dried bread cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 cups celery diced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3/4 cup butter yes, that's a lot
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 -3 cups turkey stock
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place dried bread in a large bowl.  Set aside.
  2. Butter a large baking dish.  Set aside
  3. In a large skillet saute onions and celery in melted butter until soft.  Add fresh herbs.  
  4. Pour over dried bread.  Mix well
  5. Slowly add turkey stock until you reach your desired consistency.  
  6. Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Alternatively stuffing can be put into the cavity of a turkey and roasted with the bird.

Recipe Notes

  • Use a variety of bread to create great flavors.
  • Add cornbread or brioche for sweetness.
  • I like to salt after turkey stock has been added to prevent from over salting.  (Done that)
  • I highly recommend dense croissants...not the airy kind.  Note: this will up the calories.
  • Cooked stuffing or dressing will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let it cool completely before transferring to a sealed container and refrigerating.
  • To freeze: Once it cools, transfer the stuffing to an airtight container. I suggest wrapping the container in a layer of aluminum foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Fresh Herb Turkey Stuffing
Amount Per Serving (15 g)
Calories 126 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 186mg8%
Potassium 89mg3%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 415IU8%
Vitamin C 3.4mg4%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.