Smoked Turkey Dressing

smoked turkey stuffing in a white casserole dish.

5 from 1 vote

Change this up this year with our Traeger smoked dressing (or stuffing), a recipe that captures the essence of the holiday and elevates the traditional stuffing to new levels of flavor and texture.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Christmas, Thanksgiving

Servings:

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

Ingredients

4 tablespoon Butter ½ stick
1 large Onion red, diced
3 stalks Celery diced
2 cloves Garlic minced fine
1 tablespoon Sage fresh or dried
1 tablespoon Rosemary fresh or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon Thyme fresh or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon Celery seed whole or ground
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black pepper
2 large Eggs
8 cup Bread cubes storebought or homemade, dry
3 cup Broth turkey or chicken
1 tablespoon Parsley fresh or 1 teaspoon dried

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Instructions

Preheat your smoker or covered grill to 350℉. If using a covered grill, place the smoked wood chips in a shallow pan of water and place at the back of the grill. Spray a casserole dish with non stick cooking spray.
Add the butter to a skillet and melt. Add the diced onion, celery, minced garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, celery seed, salt, pepper and saute until the onions are soft, translucent, are garlic is aromatic, or about 5-7 minutes.
4 tablespoon Butter, 1 large Onion, 3 stalks Celery, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 tablespoon Sage, 1 tablespoon Rosemary, 1 tablespoon Thyme, 1 teaspoon Celery seed, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Beat the eggs in a small mixing bowl.
2 large Eggs
If using fresh cut bread cubes, toast in the oven until golden brown. Add the bread cubes to a large mixing bowl.
8 cup Bread cubes
Pour the beaten eggs over the top, followed by the sauteed seasoned vegetable mixture.
Pour the chicken or turkey stock over the bowl of ingredients, folding in to completely combine until all the bread cubes are coated and vegetables evenly distributed. Don't over mix though.
3 cup Broth
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread out evenly. Don't pack down.
Place in the prepared smoker or covered grill, uncovered and cook for 30 minutes.
Remove from the smoker or grill and garnish with the fresh chopped parsley before serving.
1 tablespoon Parsley

Notes

Toasting the bread cubes ensures a crispy and flavorful stuffing texture.
Customize the seasoning to your liking, adding herbs and spices that complement your palate.
Don't overmix the stuffing. Overmixing can result in a dense and gummy texture.
Cook the stuffing thoroughly to ensure even cooking and optimal flavor distribution.
For even more flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the wet ingredients.