Maxine's Turkey Stuffing

A traditional turkey stuffing made with giblets, sausage, and herb-seasoned breadcrumbs. This rich and savory stuffing combines homemade giblet broth with Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix for the perfect holiday side dish.

8 servings
2 hr 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bag turkey giblets
  • 1 piece turkey neck
  • 4 stalks celery stalks
  • ½ cup celery leaves
  • 3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
  • 8 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 bag Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing
  • to taste Kosher salt and black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine giblets (reserve liver), neck, 1 chopped celery stalk, celery leaves, parsley sprigs, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a large saucepan. Add 6 cups water; bring to a boil. Lower heat; simmer for 30 minutes. Add liver; simmer until broth measures 4 cups, about 30 minutes longer. Strain; reserve broth. Pick meat from neck and chop giblets; set aside.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Chop parsley leaves and remaining celery in a processor. Add neck meat, giblets, and sausage; pulse just to combine. Transfer to a large bowl; add stuffing mix. Add turkey broth by 1/2 cupfuls, mixing until moist but not wet. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to prepared dish.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    Cover dish with foil. Bake until heated through, about 40 minutes. Uncover; dot with butter and bake until browned, about 20 minutes longer.

    60 min

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