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A delicious bowl of ultimate Thanksgiving stuffing with herbs and spices.

Ultimate Thanksgiving Stuffing

A cozy and buttery stuffing recipe that is easy to make, perfect for Thanksgiving, and great for make-ahead reheating.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Base
  • 1 bag Pepperidge Farm Herbed Stuffing Mix (blue bag)
  • 14 oz cubed bread Cubed day-old bread soaks better.
Vegetables
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 3 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 1 bell pepper (chopped)
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter Unsalted butter helps control salt.
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 2 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium broth if worried.
Spices
  • 2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) Fresh parsley gives a brighter finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine the bread and the box mix in a large bowl; toss so crumbs coat the cubes.
  3. Melt the butter in a skillet and cook the onion, celery, and bell pepper until they soften and the edges show light brown.
  4. Add the beaten eggs, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the vegetables; stir until everything glistens and comes together.
  5. Mix the vegetable-egg mixture with the bread, fold in parsley, and press gently so the pieces absorb flavors.
  6. Pour the chicken broth over the bowl in two pours, tossing between pours until moist but not soggy.
Baking
  1. Transfer to the prepared dish, smooth the top, and bake for 35–45 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set and slightly springy.
  2. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Time-saver: Sauté veggies while the oven preheats. Common mistake + fix: If it’s too wet, bake uncovered longer; too dry? Sprinkle a few tablespoons of broth and cover for 10 minutes. Simple variation: Stir in ½ cup chopped apples or ½ cup toasted pecans for sweet crunch.