Creating Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe can be effortless if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a large baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter.
2. Prepare Bread: Cut the day-old bread into cubes. Spread them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10-15 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and celery. Sauté until they’re soft, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and stir to moisten the bread. The mixture should be damp but not soggy.
6. Incorporate Eggs and Parsley: Fold in the beaten eggs and fresh parsley until everything is well incorporated.
7. Optional Add-ins: If using sausage, apples, or nuts, gently fold them into the stuffing.
8. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread it evenly and lightly press down to pack it.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. The top should be golden and crisp while the inside remains moist.
10. Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

These steps will guide you to create this incredible stuffing, making your holiday meal even more special.