Best 2 Stuffing For Christmas Or Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving and Christmas are two major holidays in the United States, and stuffing is a must-have dish for many people. Stuffing can be made with a variety of ingredients, including bread, vegetables, meat, and herbs. There are many different stuffing recipes depending on personal preferences, using different types of bread such as cornbread, white bread, or sourdough. With careful consideration, you can create a delicious stuffing that will be the perfect complement to your holiday meal. This article will provide you with some tips and tricks for making the best stuffing for Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

THANKSGIVING STUFFING

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"This nicely seasoned stuffing is our favorite for holiday turkeys," reports Denise Goedeken of Platte Center, Nebraska. "It doesn't require a lot of prep time, which I like, and it tastes good whether stuffed in the bird or baked separately."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield about 12 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 large onions, chopped
6 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
4-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon rubbed sage
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds day-old French bread, cubed (27 cups)

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, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Gently stir in bread cubes until mixed. , Spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1086mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

STUFFING FOR CHRISTMAS OR THANKSGIVING

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This is similar to my mom's recipe that she has made for years. She never measures and adds everything for our taste preferences. I have never been able to top her stuffing, but this comes very close. I don't measure the herbs. We like the sage flavor, so I tend to add more of that. I taste it until it tastes right to me. Adjust the herbs to whatever your taste preferences are. Your kitchen will smell wonderful as the herbs are cooking with the vegetables! If you like drier stuffing, adjust the amount of chicken broth. We like ours moist, so I use about 2 cans of swanson chicken broth. I always make several days ahead and freeze in ziploc bags with all the air squeezed out so that I'm not so rushed the day of the dinner.

Provided by Cathy17

Categories Grains

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

10 cups crusty country bread, 1 inch cubes (1 lb) or 2 packages pepperidge farm seasoned stuffing mix (I use this. Don't use Stovetop stuffing mix!)
3 medium onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried sage or 1 tablespoon fresh sage
1 tablespoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

If you're using bread, toast bread in a large shallow baking pan in middle of oven until just dry, 25 to 30 minutes.
If you're using stuffing mix, you can skip this step.
Cook onions, celery, and herbs in butter in a large heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until celery is softened, about 10 minutes.
Stir together bread or stuffing mix, vegetables, broth, and salt and pepper to taste, then cool completely, uncovered.
Freezes extremely well.
Stuff in the turkey or bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.

Tips:

Use a variety of breads. This will give your stuffing a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include white bread, cornbread, and sourdough.

Don't overstuff the turkey. This will make it difficult for the stuffing to cook evenly. Aim for about 1 cup of stuffing per pound of turkey.

Season the stuffing well. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste. Some good options include sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and onion.

Add some moisture. This will help to prevent the stuffing from drying out. Some good options include chicken broth, butter, or eggs.

Bake the stuffing until it is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

With so many delicious stuffing recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that your family will love. Whether you prefer a classic bread stuffing, a cornbread stuffing, or a wild rice stuffing, there's a recipe out there for you. So get creative and have fun with it! Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create a stuffing that is uniquely yours.

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