Best 6 Nancys Turkey Stuffing Recipes

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Nancy's turkey stuffing is a delectable dish that has been passed down through generations, capturing the hearts and taste buds of countless food enthusiasts. This beloved stuffing is a harmonious blend of savory ingredients, each contributing to its unique flavor profile. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, preparing Nancy's turkey stuffing is an adventure that will leave you feeling accomplished and eager to share this culinary treasure with your loved ones.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

NANCY'S TURKEY STUFFING



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I got this from my sister-in-law and it is simple but nicely seasoned. Makes 3 quarts (enough for a 12lb turkey).

Provided by alvinakatz

Categories     Egg Free

Time 20m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1 cup onion, minced
12 cups dried bread, cubed
1 1/2 cups celery, leaves and stalks chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning (or a mix of sage, thyme and marjoram)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onion and cook until yellow. Stir in as many breadcrumbs as fit and heat.
  • Transfer to a large, deep bowl and add celery, seasoning and the rest of the bread. Mix well. If too dry, add enough broth or water to moisten (don't make it soggy!).

NANA'S TURKEY STUFFING



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Make and share this Nana's Turkey Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lucy k.

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 cups stuffing

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb bulk sausage
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sage (or poultry seasoning)
2 teaspoons savory
1 -1 1/2 loaf bread
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups turkey drippings (to use if cooking the stuffing outside of the bird)

Steps:

  • The night before, lay out the bread slices to dry.
  • Cut dried bread into cubes.
  • In a large frying pan, brown loose sausage with onions and celery.
  • Add apricots and seasonings.
  • Pour sausage mixture into large bowl with bread and combine.
  • Stuff turkey or place in casserole and moisten with chicken broth.
  • If using casserole, place in oven with turkey for about the last hour.
  • Moisten further with turkey drippings as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 747.9, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 9.5

ROLLED TURKEY BREAST WITH NUTTY FRUIT STUFFING



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

One 10-pound boneless, skin-on whole turkey breast, tenderloins removed
1 gallon hard apple cider
1/4 cup kosher salt
4 tablespoons Poultry Seasoning, recipe follows
2 onions, sliced into 1 1/2-inch-thick rings
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
5 stalks celery, finely diced
2 onions, finely diced
2 cups calvados
1 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
1 cup dates, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups 1/2-inch cubes white bread, toasted
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or dried sage
1 tablespoon fresh or dried thyme leaves
2 eggs
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • For the turkey: Place the turkey in a large bowl or pot, add the hard apple cider and salt. Then cover and refrigerate in the brine overnight.
  • For the stuffing: In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the celery and onions, and saute until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the calvados, apricots, dates, salt and pepper. Stir and cook at a simmer until the liquid reduces and thickens, and the fruit is plump, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add the toasted bread, broth, pecans, sage, thyme and eggs. Add the vegetable mixture to bowl and mix to incorporate. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish.
  • Drain the turkey from the brine, rinse and pat all over to dry. Lay the turkey skin-side down on a work surface and use a sharp knife to butterfly the breast so that it lays flat. Sprinkle the turkey with 2 tablespoons of the Poultry Seasoning, then place 3 cups of the stuffing in the center of the breast and fold the ends of the turkey to cover. Flip the turkey over to seam-side down, and use kitchen twine to tie the turkey at 1-inch intervals.
  • Place the remaining stuffing in the prepared casserole dish, and set aside.
  • Arrange the sliced onions in the center of a roasting pan. Rub the turkey skin with the butter, sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Poultry Seasoning, and then place the turkey over the sliced onions. Roast, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 2 hours.
  • After about 1 hour 30 minutes, add the stuffing to the oven and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the turkey from the pan and rest for 10 to 15 minutes, reserving the pan with the drippings for a later use.
  • For the gravy: Place the roasting pan with the drippings on the stovetop set over medium-high heat. Pour in the wine to deglaze the pan. Use a spoon to scrape the bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • In a medium bowl, add 1/4 cup of the chicken broth and the flour. Whisk to make a slurry.
  • Add the remaining 1 cup chicken broth and the slurry into the roasting pan. Whisk until combined and smooth. Then simmer until the gravy reduces and thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the strings from the turkey and carve it into slices. Serve the turkey with the stuffing and gravy.
  • Place the marjoram, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme in a spice grinder or blender and grind until powdery.

OYSTER STUFFING



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sleeves soda crackers, crushed
4 dozen oysters, shucked, juices reserved
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter, and set aside.
  • Sprinkle a layer of crushed soda crackers on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange a layer of oysters, along with their juices, on top of the crackers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dot with a few pats of butter. Repeat, beginning with another layer of crackers. Top with a final layer of soda crackers and then pour the cream over everything. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and paprika. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

SIMPLE TURKEY STUFFING



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The great thing about stuffing is that it's almost impossible to mess up: A little more of this or less of that won't affect your results too much. The onething you want to have just the right amount of is liquid, to keep the stuffing moist but not soggy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 onions, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
5 stalks celery, coarsely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 large bulb fennel, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups), optional
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 pound sweet fennel sausage, removed from casings and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 ounces jarred or vacuum-packed whole peeled chestnuts (about 1 heaping cup)
2 day-old Italian bread loaves (about 8 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
2 to 3 cups Brown Turkey Stock
3/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and fennel; season with salt and pepper. Add rosemary and sage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Using your fingers, break chestnuts into large pieces. Stir chestnuts and sausage into the vegetables. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add bread cubes; toss well to combine.
  • Drizzle 2 cups stock over mixture, tossing to moisten evenly. Use additional stock if necessary. (The mixture should feel quite moist when squeezed.) Season with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley.
  • Place the stuffing in a buttered 2 1/2- to 3-quart shallow baking dish or in an ovenproof gratin dish.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake stuffing until heated through and top is browned and crusty, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.

TURKEY APPLE STUFFING



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Complementing your golden bird, the well-seasoned bread stuffing is sparked by a festive sweetness from apples and raisins. It's a staple on our holiday menu. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup butter, cubed
9 cups day-old cubed whole wheat bread
3 cups finely chopped apples
3/4 cup raisins
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
Additional butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread cubes, apples, raisins, salt, thyme, sage and pepper. , Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey with 4 cups stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-3/4 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 20-30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until browned. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving turkey. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839 calories, Fat 41g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 317mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 88g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your stuffing taste better.
  • Don't overstuff the turkey. A good rule of thumb is to fill the cavity no more than two-thirds full.
  • Cook the stuffing to a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the stuffing rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the stuffing hot with your favorite gravy.

Conclusion:

Turkey stuffing is a classic Thanksgiving dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a stuffing recipe that everyone will love. Whether you prefer a traditional bread-based stuffing, a savory sausage stuffing, or a vegetarian stuffing, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that will tantalize your taste buds. So get creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your own unique stuffing recipe.

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