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Classic Stuffing

stuffing turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy on a plate
Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without a classic stuffing recipe! This traditional side dish has bread, herbs, and dried cherries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 12
Calories 398kcal
Author Sandra

Ingredients

  • 10 cups Italian or French Bread 1 inch chunks
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cups celery sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 cups milk
  • 5 ounces tart dried cherries

Instructions

  • Break up bread into 1-inch chunks and let it sit on a baking sheet for 2-4 hours to dry out. Best results if done overnight.
  • In a large saucepan cook and crumble Italian sausage until it is completely cooked and browned. Strain grease from meat and place in a small mixing bowl for later.
  • In the same pan over medium-high heat sauté butter, celery, and onions until tender.
  • Remove pan from heat, add cubed bread, whisked egg and all of the remaining dry ingredients. Toss mixture to combine, pour in milk and toss again to combine. Place stuffing in a 2 qt casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour covered with lid. Then bake an additional 30 minutes uncovered.
  • If you desire a crispier top, which I suggest, place oven on low broil and broil 5-10 minutes or until top of stuffing is a light golden brown.

Notes

Italian Stuffing recipe passed down to me from my mom, who was given the recipe from her Grandma.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1038mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 764IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg