Thanksgiving is an event of joy, family, friends and finger-licking food. People celebrate Thanksgiving dinner with various food items like meat, corn, bread and stuffing recipes. Thanksgiving stuffing recipe is among the best and most delicious side dishes that anyone can present on his dinner table on this Thanksgiving event.
People make this dish according to their taste and according to their family liking. Normally people make this dish by using butter or oil but if you want to have a tasty and delicious Thanksgiving dish, you should try making this dish with our extra virgin olive oil.
Our olive oil will not only enhance the taste of your dish but also give it a supreme richness and creamy texture. This dish is the perfect side dish to present on Thanksgiving dinner, and it will make your holiday flavorful.
Directions for Thanksgiving stuffing recipe:
The ingredients and directions for Thanksgiving stuffing recipe are:
Ingredients
Ingredients used for making this Thanksgiving stuffing recipe are not too much. You can easily find all the ingredients on your kitchen shelf. Following are the ingredients:
Bread:
The key element for making this stuffing recipe is bread. You can use any kind of bread according to your taste and liking but if you want to make a traditional stuffing dish, you can use french bread, sourdough or breadstick. Cut your bread into cubes and make sure to use dry bread so that it will absorb olive oil well. If you are using fresh bread, let it dry out for a few hours or whole night.
Olive oil:
Use olive oil instead of vegetable oil or butter for this dish. Olive oil will give a fresh, rich and tangy flavor to your dish.
Vegetables:
For tangy and flavorful stuffing, you can use the following vegetables:
- One chopped onion
- Two or three chopped celery stalks
- Two minced cloves of garlic
If you don't want to use these vegetables, you can also use carrots or mushrooms according to your taste.
Fresh herbs:
Use of accurate and fresh herbs will make your dish flavorful and sweet-scented. You can use following herbs:
- One tablespoon of sage
- One tablespoon of thyme
- One tablespoon of thyme
Broth:
Broth is the best and key element to be used in Thanksgiving stuffing recipes because it moistens your bread. You can use vegetable broth or chicken broth according to your taste. At least 4 cups of broth will not only moisten your dish but also enhance its flavor.
Eggs:
Eggs will help your dish to bring together, and it will also improve the texture of your dish. Eggs will hold the vegetables and bread and give it a specific shape along with delicious flavor.
Salt and pepper:
You can add one tablespoon of salt and ground powder in your dish. These seasonings will make your dish taste better.
Additional ingredients:
If you want to give a meaty or nutty or fruity touch to your dish, you can use following ingredients in your dish:
- Sausages
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped nuts
- Apples
These ingredients will give your dish a colorful and flavorful appearance. You can also replace them with those ingredients that you like.
Recipe
The recipe for Thanksgiving stuffing is explained step-wise.
Prepare the bread:
Prepare your bread by cutting it into cubes of about one inch. If you are using fresh bread, make sure to first dry it out overnight. But if you are short of time, you can dry your bread out by baking it at 150 degree Celsius for about 10-15 minutes. Once your bread has been dried out, set it aside and start preparing other ingredients.
Cook the vegetables:
Take a cooking pan and add one-fourth cup of olive oil in it. Heat it on medium heat and then add chopped onion, garlic and celery stalk and fry them. Fry the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they become soft and fragrant.
You can also add carrots or mushrooms to the cooking pan and fry them as well along with other vegetables. Once your vegetables have been cooked, remove your cooking pan from the burner and set it aside.
Mix the bread and vegetables:
Take a large mixing bowl and mix dried bread and cooked vegetables evenly. Now add fresh herbs and mix the ingredients well. You can also add sausages, cranberries or nuts in your ingredients to have a different but nice taste.
Add broth and eggs:
Take another mixing bowl and whisk your eggs and broth to make an even liquid. Now add this mixture into your bread and vegetable mixture. Mix this mixture gently and make sure that all bread cubes and vegetables are completely soaked in broth and egg mixture. If you want to make your dish moist, you can add more broth until you have your desired consistency.
Bake the stuffing:
Preheat your oven at 175 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Brush out your baking dish or baking tray with olive oil and then transfer the above mixture in your baking dish. Now cover your baking dish with aluminum foil and then bake it for about 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and restart baking your mixture for 15-20 minutes. It will make your dish surface nice, crispy and golden brown. If you want a moist stuffing dish, you can cook your dish by covering it with aluminum foil the whole time.
Serve and enjoy:
Once your dish has been cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool down for about 20 minutes before serving. You can serve your Thanksgiving stuffing dish as a side dish with your Thanksgiving turkey or ham. You can also beautify your dish by adding some herbs and olive oil on the top of your dish after cooking.
Why do we use olive oil in Thanksgiving stuffing recipes?
Olive oil is a much better and safer option to use in place of butter and vegetable oils. It gives your food a South European touch. It not only enhances the taste of your dish but also gives it a tangy, rich and delicious flavor that will make your mood pleasant.
Olive oil is a rich source of anti-inflammatory substances, protecting substances and vitamins and minerals. It gives your dish a tangy flavor that compliments with the taste of herbs and garlic very well. By replacing butter with olive in your Thanksgiving stuffing recipe, your dish will be more flavorful and light. It also adds depth to your dish that everyone will like on your Thanksgiving dinner table.
Tips for making the best Thanksgiving stuffing recipe:
Following are the tips for making the best Thanksgiving stuffing recipe:
- Use of dry bread:
It is best to use a stale or dry bread for making your Thanksgiving stuffing recipe because stale or dry bread will absorb all the moisture and olive oil in it easily. It will help to enhance the flavor of your dish. If you don't have stale bread, you can use fresh one but make sure to dry it out first to have a delicious stuffing dish.
- Avoid overstuffing your dish:
Don't overstuff your dish by adding too much meat or vegetables or fruits. Because overstuffing your dish will not let your dish cook properly. There are the chances that your dish will remain soggy from some areas.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning:
Make sure to taste your dish first before baking it because less salt or pepper in your dish will not make your dish flavorful. If there is a need, you can add more salt, pepper or herbs to make your dish flavorful.
- Protein for extra flavor:
You can also add protein like sausages or bacon if you want to make a meaty stuffing dish. You need to first cook your sausages or bacon first and then add it to the bread and vegetable mixture to add richness and flavor.
You can make your Thanksgiving stuffing recipe more flavorful and delicious by adding our high quality extra virgin cooking oil. Our premium and high quality extra virgin cooking oil will add a richness, depth, tangy and a slightly fruity taste to your dish that every member of your family will like. So don't miss the chance and try our high quality extra virgin olive oil for making your dishes and make this Thanksgiving unforgettable for your family and friends.