Best 4 French Stuffing Recipes

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French stuffing, also known as pain perdu, is a classic bread-based dish that originated in France. It is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or dessert. French stuffing is made with stale bread that is soaked in a mixture of milk, eggs, and spices, then cooked until golden brown. The result is a savory and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for French stuffing, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect French stuffing. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH STUFFING



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It's a stuffing for turkey or a filling for a shepherd's pie. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes or as a side dish.

Provided by SUNFLOWER179

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Quick and Easy Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 onion, chopped
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 pinch brown sugar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and pork until brown. Stir in onion, potatoes, cinnamon, nutmeg, poultry seasoning, brown sugar and water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in flour, butter, salt and pepper until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 99.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

TOUTIERE (FRENCH CANADIAN MEAT PIE) FILLING/TURKEY STUFFING



TOUTIERE (FRENCH CANADIAN MEAT PIE) FILLING/TURKEY STUFFING image

Categories     Beef     Pork     Potato     Broil     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Stuffing/Dressing

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 or 5 large Russet potatoes
1 cup water (add up to 1/4 more if needed)
Sices to taste (see note below:
1-1 1/2 tsp. salt
1-1 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1-1 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Steps:

  • Cook the above ingredients (start with 1 tsp of each spice) in a pot until meat is tender and thoroughly cooked and juices are reduced so there is some liquid, but not too much. Boil an amount of potatoes equal to the meat mixture and mash them plain - that is, do not use milk or butter or seasoning. Mix the potatoes and the meat mixture using a large measuring cup to assure equal amounts. Note: Either after the meat is cooked or the stuffing is made you might want to adjust the seasoning - better to start easy. I usually add another 1/4-1/2 tsp of all three seasonings. Refrigerate the stuffing - it must be cooled well before putting it in the turkey or a pie shell. For the pie, you can use a regular top crust or a lattice top crust This recipe makes quite a lot a stuffing/filling, so there should be plenty left over to make a toutiere (traditional French meat pie). It freezes well too.

FRENCH CANADIAN MEAT TURKEY STUFFING



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Make and share this French Canadian Meat Turkey Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 lbs. turkey, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork or 1 lb sausage
1 large onion, chopped fine
4 stalks celery, chopped fine
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup rice
1 inner pack saltines (optional) or 1 Ritz cracker, crushed (optional)
5 slices of toasted bread, cut in cubes (optional)
water (1 inch on bottom of pan) or broth (1 inch on bottom of pan)

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in large pan except crackers. Cook on medium heat until meat is well cooked, approximately one hour stirring occasionally, so it will not stick to bottom of pan. Add 1 ladle of turkey drippings.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes and drain 3/4 of liquid from pan. Add rice (or crushed crackers or bread cubes instead of the rice) until the rest of liquid is absorbed. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Store the stuffing in refrigerator overnight to get more flavor and then stuff the turkey.
  • NOTE: Dreamer in Ontario wrote:.
  • "I think that pinkie kookie's recipe sounds close if I use rice in place of the bread and/or crackers.".
  • I wrote: "Your idea of adding rice instead of the crackers and bread is excellent, Dreamer in Ontario. That is what the recipes are for, to add our own ingredients and ideas. Enjoy it.".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 50.8, Sodium 402.2, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 15.7

FRENCH GREEN BEAN STUFFING



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The easy addition of sauteed French Green Beans with onion, leek, and spices enhance the flavor of stuffing.

Provided by TABLETALKER

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
¾ (16 ounce) package frozen French cut green beans
2 onions, chopped
2 leeks, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning blend
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (16 ounce) package seasoned dry bread cube stuffing mix
2 cups hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter, and saute the green beans, onions, and leeks until tender. Season with garlic and herb seasoning blend. Mix in the remaining butter until melted.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the green bean mixture, eggs, and dry stuffing mix. Gradually blend in the water. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 801.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of breads for a more flavorful stuffing. Stale bread is best, as it will absorb the flavors of the other ingredients better.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the stuffing. This will help to bring out their flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Use a flavorful broth to moisten the stuffing. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even white wine can be used.
  • Season the stuffing well with herbs and spices. Common seasonings include thyme, sage, rosemary, and salt and pepper.
  • Don't overstuff the turkey. There should be enough stuffing to fill the cavity without packing it too tightly.
  • Bake the stuffing at a high temperature until it is golden brown and crispy on top.

Conclusion:

French stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a classic stuffing recipe or something a little more unique, you are sure to find it in this collection of French stuffing recipes.

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