Thanksgiving Stuffing

Name: Thanksgiving Stuffing
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 whole loaves Wonderbread, cubed and dehydrated; Salt and black pepper, to taste (for seasoning the bread and final seasoning); 1 large bunch (bundle) celery, diced fine; 1 large onion, diced fine; 1–2 sticks (8–16 tablespoons) butter; 2–4 boxes (cartons) chicken broth, plus more as needed (start with less and add until desired texture); Sage, to taste (dried or fresh)

Side Dish · American

Classic bread stuffing made from dried Wonderbread, sautéed celery and onion, butter, chicken broth and sage — moist inside with a crispy top; serves 8–10.

Added Nov 27, 2025

PrepPrep time

1 hr

CookCook time

1 hr 15 min

ServingsServings

8-10

Ingredients

3 whole loaves Wonderbread, cubed and dehydrated

Salt and black pepper, to taste (for seasoning the bread and final seasoning)

1 large bunch (bundle) celery, diced fine

1 large onion, diced fine

1–2 sticks (8–16 tablespoons) butter

2–4 boxes (cartons) chicken broth, plus more as needed (start with less and add until desired texture)

Sage, to taste (dried or fresh)

Notes

Dehydration options: countertop method takes about 3 days and requires turning the bread; an oven dehydrator function will be much faster—follow your appliance’s instructions. Broth amount is flexible (2–4 boxes) — add gradually until bread is moist but not pooling. If stuffing inside a turkey, use less broth and be mindful of cooking time/safety (ensure internal temperature requirements are met). Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for 3–4 days; reheat in oven covered until warmed through, then uncover to crisp the top. You can substitute day-old or other white sandwich bread if Wonderbread is unavailable; add chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) for variation.

Preparation

Cube the Wonderbread into bite-sized cubes. Dehydrate the cubes either on the countertop for about 3 days (turn occasionally) or in an oven/dehydrator using the dehydrator function until dry and slightly crisp. Season the bread cubes lightly with salt and pepper while drying.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease large baking trays or a casserole dish for the stuffing.

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1–2 sticks of butter. Add the diced celery and cook until it can be broken apart with a spoon (soft but not mushy). Add the diced onion and continue to sauté until the onion is fork-tender. Remove from heat and set aside.

Place the dried bread cubes in the prepared baking trays. Slowly add the sautéed onion-celery mixture, distributing evenly over the bread.

Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring or folding gently as you go, until the bread is evenly moistened but there is no pooled liquid at the bottom of the tray. Use 2–4 boxes of broth as a guideline; stop when the bread is moist throughout but not soupy.

Season the assembled mixture generously with salt, black pepper, and sage; taste and adjust seasoning. (If you plan to stuff the turkey with this stuffing, add less broth so it’s firmer.)

Cover the baking trays tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the center is set.

Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes to brown and crisp the top. Remove from oven and let rest a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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