Classic Giblet Stuffing

41K
3.7K
369
2025-10-22
Classic Giblet Stuffing
Prep Time:
35 mins
Bake Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • Turkey giblets

  • 1 cup finely chopped celery (2 stalks)

  • ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium)

  • ½ cup butter or margarine

  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or ground sage

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • teaspoon salt

  • 8 cup dry bread cubes (see tip)

  • 1 - 1 ⅓ cup chicken broth or water

Directions

  1. Rinse giblets. Refrigerate liver until needed. In a small saucepan cook the remaining giblets, covered, in enough boiling water to cover for 1 hour. Add liver. Simmer, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes more or until tender. Drain* and chop giblets; set aside.

  2. In the same saucepan cook celery and onion in hot butter over medium heat until tender but not brown; remove from heat. Stir in giblets, sage, pepper, and salt. Place dry bread cubes in a very large bowl; add the onion mixture. Drizzle with enough broth to moisten, tossing lightly to combine.

  3. Use bread mixture to stuff one 8- to 10-pound turkey. (See stuffing tips and roasting chart for doneness temperatures and roasting times.) Place any remaining stuffing in a 1-quart casserole. (If necessary, to moisten, add more broth to stuffing in casserole.) Cover and chill until ready to bake.

  4. Bake stuffing in casserole alongside turkey during the last 35 to 40 minutes of roasting time or until heated through. Or place all of stuffing in a 2-quart casserole. Bake, covered, in a 325 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

*

If desired, substitute 1 to 1-1/3 cups giblet-cooking broth for the chicken broth.

Oyster Stuffing:

Prepare as above, except omit the giblets and use a medium saucepan. Add 1 pint shucked oysters, drained and chopped, to the cooked vegetables. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in seasonings. Continue as above, except reduce broth to 1/4 cup.

Chestnut Stuffing:

Prepare as above, except omit the giblets. With a knife, cut an X in the shells of 1 pound fresh chestnuts (3 cups). Spread chestnuts on a large baking sheet. Roast chestnuts in a 400 degree F oven for 15 minutes; cool. Peel and coarsely chop chestnuts. (Or, use one 8-ounce jar or one 10-ounce can whole, peeled chestnuts, drained and chopped.) Add chestnuts with seasonings. Use 3/4 cup to 1 cup broth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189 Calories
11g Fat
16g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 379mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 40.4mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Potassium 114mg 2%
Folate, total 60.5mcg
Vitamin B-12 2.1mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.1mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Article "tagged" as:

Related Article

Stovetop Peach-Blackberry Crisp
5.1K
408
61

Stovetop Peach-Blackberry Crisp

No need to heat up your whole house by turning on the oven to make dessert! For a taste of summer, start with a skillet and ripe fruit. The only thing that can make this easy peach crisp better is a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Smoothie Pops
21.6K
862
198

Smoothie Pops

Use a frozen smoothe pop as a grab-and-go breakfast or light dessert idea.
12 Sweet-Tart Lemon and Citrus Desserts to Brighten Up Winter
17.6K
882
132

12 Sweet-Tart Lemon and Citrus Desserts to Brighten Up Winter

Next time you crave a sweet and zingy treat, choose one of the great orange, lime, grapefruit, or lemon desserts in this collection.
Mushroom Fricassee with Fresh Herbs
31K
2.2K
1K

Mushroom Fricassee with Fresh Herbs

Traditionally, fricassee recipes involve sautéing and simmering meat in a creamy sauce. Here, we transform the same technique into a side dish format with a mushroom fricassee recipe that's topped with plenty of fresh herbs.
Swiss Vegetable Medley
2.7K
53
11

Swiss Vegetable Medley

Frozen vegetables make this side dish casserole recipe super simple to assemble. Choose from several combinations of vegetables.
19 Vegetarian Summer Recipes to Showcase the Flavors of the Season
38.5K
1.5K
677

19 Vegetarian Summer Recipes to Showcase the Flavors of the Season

When it comes to easy-prep, fresh vegetarian summer recipes, these are the dishes you'll crave all season.
10 High-Protein Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes to Power Your Day
37.5K
1.9K
243

10 High-Protein Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes to Power Your Day

These high-protein vegetarian breakfasts are delicious and pack in at least 9 grams of protein, courtesy of eggs, yogurt, beans, and nut butters.
Is a Pinch of Salt the Secret to Your Best Cup of Coffee Yet?
39.3K
785
125

Is a Pinch of Salt the Secret to Your Best Cup of Coffee Yet?

Our experts weigh in on when (and when not) to add salt to coffee.
Pineapple-Spinach Smoothies
13.2K
1.2K
283

Pineapple-Spinach Smoothies

One step and 10 minutes until you're slurping your new favorite green smoothie recipe. Greek yogurt and chia seeds help give the healthy smoothie its thickness while spinach, pineapple, and banana load it with nutrition..
Make This Refreshing Apple Cider Punch for a Taste of Fall
25.4K
761
175

Make This Refreshing Apple Cider Punch for a Taste of Fall

Made with apple cider, juice and sparkling white grape juice, this apple cider punch is the perfect for the whole family. For an adult punch, switch out sparkling grape juice for a chilled champagne to give your sparkling cider a kick.
Beat the Trend By Shaking Up a Kalamata Olive Martini Before Everyone Else
43K
2.6K
1.3K

Beat the Trend By Shaking Up a Kalamata Olive Martini Before Everyone Else

Here’s how to make a kalamata olive martini at home. Instead of green olives, this easy kalamata olive martini recipe features black kalamatas, which lend eye-catching color (if you make your martini dirty) and layer on extra briny flavor.
Strawberry Gin Slushies
21.1K
1.7K
355

Strawberry Gin Slushies

A sweet strawberry slushie with gin makes a grown-up version of a classic summer treat.
Puffed Oven Pancake with Brown Sugar-Banana Sauce
32K
3.2K
447

Puffed Oven Pancake with Brown Sugar-Banana Sauce

Yes, you can enjoy a warm breakfast without a lot of effort! Make the tasty banana sauce the night before, then reheat it as you bake your puffy oven pancake in the morning.
Blueberry Oat Chia Seed Muffins
36.3K
3.3K
816

Blueberry Oat Chia Seed Muffins

These sweet mini muffins are delicious and surprisingly healthy! Get your day started off on the right note with these blueberry muffins that come with a few health upgrades (including oats and chia seeds).
Bacon-Asparagus Strata
22.8K
455
45

Bacon-Asparagus Strata

When you're looking for a make-ahead breakfast recipe, you can't beat a strata—a casserole recipe that can usually be made up to 24 hours in advance. Here, fresh vegetables and bacon combine with luscious Swiss cheese for a rich and easy egg breakfast your family will love.
Our 22 Best-Ever Egg Casseroles to Perk Up Your Mornings
19.5K
389
70

Our 22 Best-Ever Egg Casseroles to Perk Up Your Mornings

Make your own Martha Stewart-inspired egg casserole with potato, veggies, and shredded cheese. Try sausage-egg casseroles, egg casseroles with bacon or ham, tater tot egg casseroles, and more!
Portobello-Pepper Kale Wraps
18.6K
1.7K
418

Portobello-Pepper Kale Wraps

Hearty kale leaves make a crunchy, lighter wrap option for a vegan meal.
Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Grinders
29.7K
593
166

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Grinders

Make hot Italian sausage subs for a crowd with this easy slow cooker sandwich recipe. This easy Italian sandwich recipe makes enough meat for 12 subs, so it's great for a party or potluck.
Sweet Tortilla Wraps
49.1K
2.5K
735

Sweet Tortilla Wraps

Customize these sweet wraps for any craving or for any ingredients you have on hand. The options are endless for this make-and-take breakfast or snack idea.
18 Toasty Warm Sandwiches for Fall and Winter
30.8K
1.2K
123

18 Toasty Warm Sandwiches for Fall and Winter

To keep you warm this season, we've got some delicious fall sandwiches and winter sandwich ideas perfect for any night of the week.