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Thanksgiving, the holiday where your kitchen turns into a culinary battlefield. You’ve got you Thanksgiving menu planned out, from appetizers to that big ol’ turkey.
But….let’s talk side dishes, shall we?
More specifically, stuffing.
You could go with the traditional Thanksgiving recipes that have been passed down for generations, but let’s be real. Sometimes Grandma’s stuffing is more nostalgia than flavor.
We’ve whipped up this recipe that’s not just a feast for your taste buds, but also a healthier option.
This recipe is so simple and delicious that it’s bound to make it into your holiday menu plan for years to come.
BONUS: It’s one that you can make-ahead of time that will make your Thanksgiving day a breeze.
Healthier Stuffing
Ingredients
- 16 slices thin whole wheat bread dried out
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 6 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat
- Sauté onions, celery, carrots, and garlic in the melted butter until they soften
- Add parsley, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram to the veggies and cook for 2 more minutes
- Cut the dried bread into small pieces and put them in a large bowl
- Pour the vegetable mixture over the bread and stir
- Add broth, salt, pepper, and egg into the bread mixture and stir well
- Put the stuffing mixture into a large buttered baking dish
- Pour the remaining melted butter evenly over the stuffing
- Bake for 30-45 minutes until the top of the stuffing is browned and crispy.
Get Cookin'
This stuffing is seriously a game- changer…easy to make and a perfect fit for any holiday menu plan.
If you’ve been clinging to those traditional thanksgiving recipes out of habit, now’s the time to shake things up. Trust me, once you try this stuffing, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make the switch sooner!
Happy Thanksgiving!
All You Need to Know About Our Healthier Stuffing Recipe
You betcha! We’ve dialed back on the empty carbs and bumped up the nutrient content, using whole-grain bread and sneaking in some extra veggies. All the flavor, less of the guilt.
Absolutely! One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s a make-ahead wonder. Prepare it the day before, stick it in the fridge, and pop it in the oven when you’re ready. Talk about easy Thanksgiving recipes!
While the recipe is awesome as-is, feel free to put your own spin on it! Want to add some sausage or extra herbs? Go for it. The sky’s the limit.
Right here on our blog! We’ve got a whole section dedicated to Thanksgiving recipes that are easy and delicious. From sides to desserts, we’ve got you covered.
