Turkey Stuffing/Dressing
Turkey stuffing, also known as dressing, is a savory side dish traditionally served alongside roasted turkey, especially during American Thanksgiving. It's typically made from a base of bread cubes or cornbread, mixed with aromatics like onions and celery, herbs such as sage and thyme, and bound together with broth or stock. While often cooked inside the turkey cavity, 'dressing' is the term used when it's baked separately in a casserole dish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the bread base and can be high in fat depending on the use of butter, drippings, or added meats like sausage. It provides key nutrients like B vitamins (especially thiamine and niacin) from the enriched bread and minerals like selenium and phosphorus, with a typical serving containing roughly 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Folate | 70 mcg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The debate over whether to cook the mixture inside the bird (stuffing) or outside (dressing) is a passionate and longstanding culinary tradition in the United States, often tied to family heritage. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of a 'comfort food' that combines simple, hearty ingredients to create a dish rich in flavor and cultural significance.
