The Ultimate Thanksgiving Stuffing

Name: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Stuffing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10-12 cups stale bread, roughly torn pieces (I like using a combo of sourdough, French, or Italian. I recommend baking this at 250 degrees for 20-30 minutes if time allows!); 1 1/2 sticks of butter (12 tablespoons), plus more for greasing the baking dish; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped; 2 cups celery, sliced; 2 medium granny Smith apples, shredded or diced; 1 cup dried cranberries; 2 medium eggs, whisked; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Sage; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley; kosher salt to taste (about 2 teaspoons); Freshly cracked black pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:1h 15min

With Thanksgiving seeming like it’s always just around the corner, you might be looking for the ultimate Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. Well, I’ve got you covered! This stuffing is our family’s go-to and is by far my favorite version of the classic dish. It’s hearty, savory, herby, and packed with so much flavor. I know the apples may sound a bit odd to some people, but trust me on this one. I think you’re going to love it!

Updated at: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 03:57:10 GMT