Best 8 Holiday Bread Stuffing Recipes

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Holiday bread stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. It is a great way to use up leftover bread, and it can also be made with a variety of other ingredients, such as vegetables, herbs, and spices. Whether you are looking for a classic recipe or something a little more unique, there is sure to be a holiday bread stuffing recipe that will fit your needs.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY STUFFING



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Sausage and sage add a gourmet taste to this stuffing. It's perfect for large family gatherings, but you can also save some for later. -Lorraine Brauckhoff, Zolfo Springs, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12 ounces) reduced-fat bulk pork sausage or breakfast turkey sausage links, casings removed
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
4 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 loaves (16 ounces each) day-old white bread, cubed
1 loaf (16 ounces) day-old whole wheat bread, cubed
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet cook, sausage, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Remove from heat; stir in mayonnaise, mustard, sage and poultry seasoning., Place bread cubes in a large bowl; add sausage mixture and toss. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and broth; pour over bread cubes and stir gently to combine. Transfer to two 3-qt. baking dishes coated with cooking spray., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until lightly browned and a thermometer reads 165°, 12-18 minutes longer. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NEELY'S HOLIDAY CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pounds bacon, cut into chunks
2 large onions, chopped
4 ribs celery, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
2 cups chopped pecans
2 (16-ounce) bags dried corn bread stuffing mix
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 stick butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook bacon in a heavy skillet until crisp. Turn heat down and add onions and celery; saute until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the thyme and sage and saute until fragrant. Stir in pecans.
  • In a large bowl, add the cornbread mix, bacon and vegetables, and stir in the chicken broth. Add to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch casserole dish. Add butter slices to the top of the casserole and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes then remove foil and cook until top is crisp, about 15 more minutes.

HOMEMADE BREAD STUFFING



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This is a recipe that I have used for years, but with my own little tweaks added to it. Loved by all every time we make it. We usually double this recipe.

Provided by Mary Guilds

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
¾ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups chopped celery with leaves
9 cups soft bread cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until; saute onion and celery in hot butter until onion is soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Put bread cubes in a large bowl. Season bread with salt, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Add onion mixture to bread cubes; stir. Pour bread mixture into a large casserole dish and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and hot, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 515.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

HAWAIIAN SWEET BREAD HOLIDAY STUFFING



Hawaiian Sweet Bread Holiday Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 48m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 loaves sweet Hawaiian bread or egg bread
1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh, canned or dried
1 cup cranberries, fresh, canned or dried
1 cup chestnuts, toasted, cleaned and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 pound link turkey, chicken or pork sausage
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium onions, diced
5 stalks celery, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup whole milk
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
2 pineapples, centers hollowed out

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Tear the bread by hand into large, bite size pieces and spread out in a single layer on a sheet pan. Place the bread in the oven until it is dry and toasted, about 15 minutes. Remove the bread and place into a large mixing bowl. Mix in the pineapple chunks, cranberries, chestnuts, sage and thyme. Set aside. Cut the sausage into 1/4 inch rounds. In a large sauté pan over medium high heat, add the oil and brown the sausage. Once the sausage is browned, drain any excess fat from the pan and add the onions and celery to the sausage, allowing them to sweat, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the sausage mixture to the bread. Pour the milk and stock over the bread and sausage mixture, stirring to incorporate. Fill each half of a pineapple with the stuffing mixture and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes or until the top of the stuffing has nicely browned. Serve immediately.

HOLIDAY THANKSGIVING STUFFING



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This nicely seasoned stuffing is our favorite for holiday turkeys. The classic recipe tastes good whether stuffed in the bird or baked separately, and it's versatile, too-you can add other ingredients to vary the flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h30m

Yield 9 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
3-1/3 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2-1/4 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound day-old bread, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a large bowl; add the broth, parsley, sage, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Gently stir in bread cubes until mixed., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOM'S OLD FASHION BREAD STUFFING



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This is our oldest family recipe. It is the essential stuffing and is the taste of our family meals.

Provided by mrsteacher22

Categories     Grains

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
12 cups dry breadcrumbs
1 cup chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large skillet cook celery and onion in melted butter over medium heat until tender, but do not let get brown. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in seasoning and lemon pepper.
  • Place bread cubes in a large bowl; add onion mixture and beaten egg.
  • Drizzle with enough chicken broth to moisten; toss lightly to combine. Add a little milk for flavoring.
  • Spoon stuffing into neck and body cavities of the turkey.
  • If you have some leftover, place it in a buttered casserole dish. Bake covered for 30-45 minutes or until heated through. You will want to add more chicken broth so that it isn't so dry. When it cooks inside the turkey it gets very moist, but in a baking dish it gets dry.
  • Recipe makes enough for a 15 pound bird.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 925, Carbohydrate 79.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 15.7

MEATY HOLIDAY STUFFING



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This is a recipe handed down from my Grandmother. My kids request it each year at the holidays. It is a rich, delicious holiday stuffing. Because this recipe uses saltine crackers, you will not want to add salt.

Provided by Karen Ayotte DeAnda

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
½ pound butter
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
1 ½ (16 ounce) packages saltine crackers, crushed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ cup cooking sherry
7 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Brown the beef and pork in a large skillet over medium heat; drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the celery and onion in the melted butter until soft. Stir the meat and crushed crackers into the celery and onion mixture; season with pepper and poultry seasoning. Pour the sherry into the mixture; stir. Add the chicken broth to the mixture one cup at a time, stirring continually until all broth has been incorporated. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes; remove the foil and cook until the top has browned, another 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 992.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

HOLIDAY BREAD STUFFING



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This simple stuffing is traditional in America's midwest. Some calll it stuffing, some call it filling, some call it dressing. It is best cooked in a casserole dish. Cooking it in a bird increases both the cooking time and the likelihood of a food-borne illness. Nothing festive in that! This recipe is easily halved or doubled. Be sure to buy stuffing cubes. The crumb type will turn to mush. Use your largest pot. I use my stockpot. You need room to stir the stuffing cubes. Vegetables come in many sizes; you want 2 parts onion, 1 part celery and 1 part carrot. Using a food processor makes quick work of all the chopping. Chop the carrot finer than the onion and celery or it will take too long to cook.

Provided by Deb Wolf

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 2 quart casseroles, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup carrot, peeled, trimmed and finely chopped (about 4)
2 cups yellow onions, peeled, trimmed and finely chopped (about 2 to 3)
1 cup celery, trimmed and finely chopped (about 4 ribs)
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
2 (12 ounce) bags stuffing cubes, Pepperidge Farm recommended
4 -5 cups chicken broth (3 cans or 1 quart box)
4 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter with oil over medium high heat.
  • Add carrots, onion and celery. Sauté 5 - 10 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  • Add bay leaf and poultry seasoning. Cook a few minutes longer, until you can smell the seasonings.
  • Add 3 cups chicken broth. (Hold back the last cup until you see how much liquid the bread cubes take up).
  • Bring the broth and vegetables to a simmer. Turn off the heat, fish out and discard the bay leaf, and dump in both bags of stuffing cubes. Stir to coat stuffing cubes evenly with the broth mixture. If it's too dry, add some of the reserved broth.
  • Spoon into 2 - two quart greased casserole dishes (they will be very full).
  • Cover and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour at 325F on a rack in the middle or upper third of oven (cooking on the bottom third of the oven will burn the bottom of the casseroles).
  • Check at 30 minutes to be sure it isn't drying out; if it looks too dry, add HOT broth (adding room temperature broth may break your dish).
  • Remove cover last 15 minutes and drizzle with melted butter to brown the top if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 503.5, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • Use a variety of bread cubes. This will give your stuffing a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include white bread, wheat bread, sourdough bread, and cornbread.
  • Toast the bread cubes before using them. This will help them to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the stuffing. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more tender.
  • Use a flavorful broth to moisten the stuffing. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or turkey broth are all good choices.
  • Season the stuffing to taste. Be sure to add enough salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
  • Bake the stuffing until it is golden brown and crispy. This will take about 30 minutes in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven.

Conclusion:

Holiday bread stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover bread and vegetables, and it can be customized to suit your own personal taste. Whether you are making it for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner, holiday bread stuffing is sure to be a hit.

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