Smoked Turkey Stuffing

This incredible smoked turkey stuffing is bursting with flavor, thanks to the combination of aromatic herbs, crunchy vegetables, and turkey broth. It's savory, aromatic flavors are the perfect holiday side dish, especially when smothered in turkey gravy.

With its effortless preparation, versatility, and irresistible taste, this delectable side dish is sure to become a Thanksgiving tradition in your home.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

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.

• Smokehouse Flavor: Smoking the stuffing provides a unique and unforgettable stuffing experience.
• Tender and Flavorful Stuffing: The stuffing is a delightful blend of herbs, spices, and bread cubes, infused with the smoky essence of the turkey, creating a symphony of textures and flavors.
• Simple Preparation, Extraordinary Taste: This Holiday side dish is surprisingly easy to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and cooking time, making it perfect for a quick yet impressive meal.

Ingredients You'll Need

While traditional stuffing and dressing recipes rely on herbs and spices to add flavor, smoking stuffing elevates the dish to new heights with its unique smoky twist. The process of smoking the stuffing not only imparts a deep, earthy flavor but also adds a touch of sweetness and complexity that is simply irresistible.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Sourdough Bread Cubes - Store bought or homemade.
• Broth - Turkey or chicken.
• Onion - dice, red.
• Celery - Diced.
• Eggs
• Butter
• Sage - Fresh or dried.
• Parsley - Fresh or dried.
• Rosemary - Fresh or dried.
• Thyme - Fresh or dried.
• Celery seed - Whole or ground.
• Salt
• Black pepper

PRO TIP: If using homemade bread cubes, be sure to toast them in the oven until golden brown and crisp before making the stuffing recipe.

How To Make Smoked Turkey Stuffing

This stuffing side dish is easy to make with leftover toasted cubes of French or Sourdough bread. Be sure to toast the bread cubes first, or use dry stuffing mix bread cubes.

Preheat The Smoker or Covered Grill

1. 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.
2. Dice the onion and celery. Mince the garlic, and chop the fresh herbs.

Combine The Stuffing Ingredients

3. 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. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large mixing bowl.

Add The Broth And Beaten Eggs

4. Beat the eggs in a small mixing bowl.
5. Add the bread cubes to a large mixing bowl and pour the beaten eggs over the top of, followed by the sauteed seasoned vegetable mixture.
6. 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.

Place Stuffing In The Smoker

7. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread out evenly. Don't pack down.
8. Place in the prepared smoker or covered grill, uncovered and cook for 30 minutes.
9. Remove from the smoker or grill and garnish with the fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Tips for Success

To ensure your smoked Thanksgiving stuffing turns out perfectly, follow these helpful tips:

• 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 so you don't get a dense or 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.

Substitutions and Variations

This is a flexible recipe that can be adapted to various dietary needs and preferences:

• Use a combination of different types of bread, such as white, wheat, or sourdough, for a variety of textures.
• Substitute vegetable broth and use vegan butter or olive oil for a vegan version.
• Use gluten-free bread cubes for a gluten-free stuffing.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this stuffing alongside your Thanksgiving turkey, mashed potatoes, and other side dishes, or enjoy it smothered in our Turkey Dripping Gravy with Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Meatballs as a main course for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Here are a few more terrific holiday recipes that go well with this stuffing recipe.

• Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Copycat Recipe)
• Roasted Rainbow Carrots
• Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
• Jiffy Cornbread Dressing
• Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
• Easy Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Storage and Reheating

• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To freeze the stuffing, let it cool completely and then transfer it to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
• To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then warm it gently over low heat on the stovetop.

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