The Chew: Family-Style Thanksgiving Stuffing
The co-hosts brought two sisters into the kitchen to go against each other to find out who’s stuffing recipe was the best. Zelda Owens shared her recipe for Family-Style Thanksgiving Stuffing, while her sister Zuleika made her Shrimp and Crab Stuffing. So who would the tasting table say was the winner, and who would be left having to do dishes on Thanksgiving? It was actually Zuleika’s recipe that won, but it was certainly a close competition!
To get the recipe for Family-Style Thanksgiving Stuffing, click next page.
The Chew: Family-Style Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe Ingredients

Two sisters went head-to-head to find out which stuffing recipe would reign supreme. Would this Family-Style Thanksgiving Stuffing win? (maggiejane / Flickr)
- 1/2 onion – minced
- 3 garlic cloves – minced
- 4 C bread – cubed into 1/4-inch pieces and toasted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp marjoram
- 1 tbsp black truffle oil
- 1/4 C cranberries
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tbsp butter – melted
- 1 celery stalked – minced
- 1/2 green bell pepper – minced
- chicken or turkey broth – to moisten
- 1/2 tbsp tarragon
- 1 tbsp sage
- 1/4 C chicken gizzards – chopped into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/4 C pecans
The Chew: Family-Style Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Grease a 9-inch square baking dish
- In a large saute pan, add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes
- Add the bread one cup at a time, moistening it with the broth as needed
- After all the bread is in and moistened, add the tarragon, sage, and marjoram, then mix
- Once combined, drizzle with truffle oil and fold together until combined
- Add the gizzards, cranberries, and pecans, then mix to combine
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown
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