Best 7 Basic Microwave Stuffing Recipes

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Microwaving stuffing is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious side dish for your next meal. By utilizing the microwave's ability to heat food quickly and evenly, you can have a flavorful and moist stuffing in a fraction of the time it takes to make it in a traditional oven. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and helpful tips to create the perfect microwave stuffing. From selecting the right ingredients to ensuring the proper cooking time, we'll walk you through the process, ensuring a delectable and satisfying dish that will complement any main course.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY STUFFING RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Stuffing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: stuffing mix, water, melted butter, celery, apple

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Sides

Yield 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 oz stuffing mix
1 ½ cups water
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 apple, diced

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the stuffing mix, then pour in the water and melted butter and stir until evenly mixed.
  • Cover with a kitchen towel and microwave on full power for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl from the microwave, add the celery and apple, and stir until well mixed.
  • Cover and microwave for 2 more minutes. Remove the bowl and stir, then cover and microwave for 1 minute more until stuffing is moist and a little crispy on the edges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 5 grams

MICROWAVE STUFFING



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Make and share this Microwave Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     Microwave

Time 11m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups breadcrumbs
1/2 cup minced onion
1 cup minced celery
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Microwave 4-6 mins on high.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.4, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 1225.8, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6, Protein 12.2

BASIC STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt 1 stick butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups each diced onions and celery, 2 chopped apples and 1 tablespoon each minced sage and thyme; season with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add 3 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk 2 eggs with 1/4 cup chopped parsley in a large bowl; add 16 cups cubed stale country white bread, then pour in the vegetable-broth mixture and toss. Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish and dot with more butter. Cover and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, 20 more minutes.

MICROWAVED POULTRY DRESSING



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Homemade stuffing in 15 minutes? You bet! Thanks to your microwave oven and this easy recipe. It is lower in sodium than packaged mixes and has ingredients you can tailor to suit your own taste. -Evelyn Clark, Sauk City, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1-3/4 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe dish, beat egg and milk. Stir in the celery, onion and seasonings. Add stuffing cubes; mix well. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Cook for 1 minute; stir. Cook 30 seconds longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BASIC MICROWAVE STUFFING



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Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 cups broth, fruit juice, or water
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 cups cornbread or seasoned stuffing mix

Steps:

  • 1. Place the broth, fruit juice, or water; celery; onion; and butter or margarine in a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Cover and heat on high (100-percent) power for 4 minutes, or until boiling. (Note that cooking times may have to be increased or decreased, depending on the power of your microwave.) 2. Remove the casserole from the microwave oven and stir in the stuffing mix. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. 3. Return the casserole to the oven and heat on high (100-percent) power for 1 minute, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the stuffing is hot. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

STUFFED MICROWAVE MUSHROOMS



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Very very easy recipe that takes no time at all to make. Salmon, crabmeat or capers can be added to the filling. This great served with a salad or as an entree.

Provided by Polly_Waffle_Kid

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 fresh large mushrooms (washed and dried)
3 tablespoons soft breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons finely chopped spring onions
2 tablespoons butter
grated cheese (a farily strong cheese gives a good flavour)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a bowl (one minute on FULL power).
  • Remove stems from mushrooms and chop the stems finely. Add breadcrumbs to the melted butter and stir. Combine chopped stems and spring onions to this mixture.
  • Place filling into the mushroom caps and top with grated cheese. Please Note: If filling becomes stiff and hard to handle soften in Microwave oven for 30 seconds.
  • Place mushrooms in a circle on a flat serving dish and microwave on HIGH/FULL POWER for 3-4 minutes or until just soft.
  • Serve as a side dish or as an entree.

QUICK AND EASY STUFFED PEPPERS



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This microwave recipe is quick and very simple, and is a good meal for a busy work week. You can use any color peppers you like. Try using garbanzos instead of the kidney beans for a variation on this recipe.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
⅓ cup quick-cooking brown rice
2 tablespoons hot water
2 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
½ (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Arrange pepper halves in a 9 inch square glass baking dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in the plastic wrap for vents, and heat 4 minutes in the microwave, or until tender.
  • In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes and their liquid, rice, and water. Cover with plastic, and cook in the microwave for 4 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
  • Stir green onions, corn, kidney beans, and red pepper flakes into the tomato mixture. Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Spoon hot tomato mixture evenly into pepper halves, and cover with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in the plastic to vent steam, and heat in the microwave 4 minutes. Remove plastic, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese, and allow to stand 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 351.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tips:

  • Use day-old bread: This will help the stuffing absorb the flavors of the other ingredients better.
  • Cube the bread evenly: This will ensure that it cooks evenly in the microwave.
  • Season the stuffing well: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Don't overcook the stuffing: It should be cooked through but still slightly moist.
  • Let the stuffing rest before serving: This will help it set and absorb the flavors even more.

Conclusion:

Microwave stuffing is a quick and easy way to make a delicious side dish for your holiday meal. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a flavorful and satisfying stuffing that will be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy stuffing recipe, give this microwave stuffing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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