Amazing Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe (2024)

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Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe made with pork sausage, onions, and celery. Bread cubes soaked in broth and seasonings then baked to perfection! A perfect and fail-proof make-ahead dish for the holidays.

Every Thanksgiving needs an easy Stuffing Recipe to accompany the turkey and other classic dishes like mashed potatoes, maple glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, and green bean casserole. Luckily, I have the perfect recipe for you! This stuffing recipe can be prepared in 15 minutes, made in a casserole dish and be done baking in about an hour. Bake alongside other Thanksgiving side dishes to make your Holiday a fast and efficient one.

Dressing vs. Stuffing

Some people call this side dish dressing while others call it stuffing. The reasoning why is because a stuffing recipe is usually stuffed inside the raw turkey and cooked along with it. While dressing is the version of stuffing that is baked outside of a turkey and in a casserole dish.

So technically this is a dressing recipe, but for simplicity and for consistency with my other stuffing recipes, I’ll call this dish, stuffing, throughout the post.

For more recipes made in a casserole dish and are perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas (very specific, I know) try these recipes:Buttery Corn Casserole and Easy Sweet Potato Casserole.

Stuffing Recipe

So to make this amazingly easy stuffing recipe start by taking an inventory of your fridge and pantry. If you don’t have one of these ingredients listed below, you need to go shopping!

• Pork Sausage –if you rather have your stuffing recipe without protein you can leave this bit out. Or replace with your choice of sausage.
• Yellow Onion –these become slightly sweet when cooked.
• Celery –beautiful color and taste!
• Poultry Seasoning –this really makes a difference with taste. Poultry seasoning also helps the stuffing to complement other savory dishes on a Thanksgiving table.
• Salt and Pepper –season to taste.
• Day Old Ciabatta –you can also use day old french bread. The important part is to let the bread dry a bit.
• Chicken Broth –or turkey broth. The bread soaks up all the flavor! Try making your own bone broth to take this dish over the top with delicious flavor!
• Eggs –these are used as a binder.
• Butter –topped with dabs of butter that melt while baking to add flavor and to make a perfectly golden top.

How to Make Stuffing

Make-Ahead

Although you can make this Thanksgiving stuffing recipe ahead of time it is best fresh out of the oven! I totally get the need to make some dishes the day before or to eat as leftovers.

So to make ahead of time, follow the directions accordingly. Then seal the casserole dish with its lid or by tightly wrapping the top with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To reheat, add a little bit of broth on top (to keep from drying out) then bake for 20 minutes or until heated through in an oven at 350 degrees.

Freezing This Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

Hallelujah! This Stuffing Recipe can be frozen! I love making Thanksgiving day more about family and less about the time spent in the kitchen.

To Freeze.Follow the directions and bake your stuffing. Let cool completely then cover your casserole dish (lid or plastic wrap). Pop that baby in the freezer and it should stay good for about a month.

To Reheat.Thaw in your refrigerator overnight. Once thawed add a little bit of broth on top of your stuffing (to keep from drying out). Then bake for 20 minutes or until heated through in an oven at 350 degrees.

More Stuffing Recipes to Try!

• Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe with Bacon
• Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
• Chicken and Stuffing Casserole with Sour Cream
• Easy Cornbread Stuffing Recipe for Thanksgiving

Save this stuffing recipe by printing it, pinning it or bookmarking it! You’re gonna want it on your Thanksgiving table trust me. Happy Holidays!