Best 6 Stuffing Or Dressing Bread Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful side dish to elevate your holiday feast or everyday meal? Look no further than the comforting medley that is stuffing or dressing bread. This classic dish, often associated with Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, is a delightful combination of savory and aromatic ingredients that can transform a simple meal into a memorable culinary experience. Whether you prefer the crispy, browned exterior or the moist, flavorful interior, stuffing or dressing bread offers a versatile and customizable culinary canvas that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With a little creativity and a few simple steps, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFING BREAD



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My family loves stuffing. It occurred to me that if the traditional seasonings could be incorporated into the bread itself, I wouldn't have to start with plain bread cubes to make my stuffing. So I came up with this savory recipe. Last year, I gave loaves to friends as holiday gifts. They loved it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon rubbed sage
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg
STUFFING:
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 to 4 cups chicken broth or water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and seasonings. Add water and oil; beat just until moistened. Add egg and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Shape into a large round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , To make stuffing, cut cooled bread into 1-in. slices and then into cubes. Let stand for 24 hours to dry. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, eggs, butter and enough broth to achieve desired moistness. Stir to blend. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 60 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

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BREAD STUFFING OR DRESSING



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Preparation 1 Saute onion and celery in oil until soft. Combine with bread, pepper, eggs, salt and herbs. Mix with broth until moist. 2 Stuff in turkey and bake

Provided by Jamie Geller Test Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 Cup Oil
4 cups dried bread cubes
1 teaspoon pepper
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon finely chopped sage, thyme, and rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
broth of choice

Steps:

  • Preparation 1 Saute onion and celery in oil until soft. Combine with bread, pepper, eggs, salt and herbs. Mix with broth until moist. 2 Stuff in turkey and bake until temperature reaches 165F. Or bake in greasted 13x9 pan or muffin tins at 325F for 45 minutes covered. Uncover for last 10 minutes of cooking. Special instructions This classic stuffing can be doctored up with your favorite flavors or just as is it is deliciously simple. Source: Photo by Flickr - Chiotsrun

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MOIST BREAD DRESSING OR STUFFING



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An old recipe from a 1960's Good Housekeeping cookbook; this was my mom's classic stuffing recipe that everyone adores. I prefer the tidiness of dressing cooked separately from the turkey, and so I've adapted the recipe to be cooked in a casserole but still retain the moistness of a stuffing. Instructions for using it either way are included. Times are approximate, as they will depend on the temperature of the oven and how full the oven is. Yield is also approximate. Allow around 1 c stuffing per 1 lb of turkey.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h

Yield 16 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 quart boiling water (3 cups if using as stuffing) or 1 quart chicken broth (3 cups if using as stuffing)
turkey giblets (including neck, but excluding liver)
1 bay leaf
1 pinch salt (or to taste, may omit if using broth)
1/4 teaspoon peppercorn
1 -1 1/2 cup butter
1 cup minced onion
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup diced celery
6 quarts day-old white bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (24 cups, lightly packed, or about 1 1/2-2 loaves)
1/4 cup dry mustard
2 -3 eggs (omit for stuffing option)

Steps:

  • Bring water or broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Add giblets, neck, bay leaf, salt (if using), and peppercorns, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until tender and cooked through.
  • Remove bay leaf, giblets, and neck from pan. Discard bay leaf.
  • Mince giblets. Remove as much meat as possible from neck bones and mince. Add minced giblets and meat back to broth.
  • Add butter and onion to pan, bring to a simmer, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place remaining ingredients except eggs into a very large bowl.
  • Pour giblet mixture over bread mixture and toss to mix together well.
  • For Stuffing: Stuff turkey loosely (do not pack) and roast as usual for stuffed turkey. Bake any leftover stuffing in a covered casserole alongside turkey until done, about 30-45 minutes at 350* F, depending on quantity (should be set, not wet, in the center). Adjust times as needed to bake at same temperature as turkey. Makes enough to stuff about a 16 lb turkey.
  • For Dressing: Mix in eggs. Transfer to one large or two smaller baking dishes. Cover tightly and bake along with turkey for about 40-45 minutes for two small dishes or about 50-60 minutes for one large dish, at 350* F or until cooked through (should be set in middle, not wet). Adjust times as needed to bake at same temperature as turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 269.4, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.5

SAVORY STUFFING BREAD



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Poultry seasoning and celery salt make this hearty loaf taste like just like stuffing. It's the perfect bread to serve with turkey during the holidays, and it's nice for making sandwiches with the leftovers. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, seasonings and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth; heat to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add eggs; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into 2 loaves. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans, seam side down., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BASIC BREAD STUFFING



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This was my Mom's staple recipe every Thanksgiving for stuffing....Sometimes she would add some chopped giblets to it, but usually she made it exactly like this...It's VERY simple and basic, but very home-made and very comforting!!! She hand-wrote this recipe for me many years ago the first time I tried to cook a Thanksgiving meal at my house. :)

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 cups dry bread cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
3 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sage
1 cup melted real butter (not margarine)
1/2-1 cup hot chicken broth or 1/2-1 cup turkey broth, to moisten

Steps:

  • Combine bread, onion, celery and all seasonings. Add melted butter. Toss gently to mix. Then add hot broth to moisten to desired consistency (but be careful NOT to make it soggy; a little dry is best since it will retain juices from cooking inside the turkey).
  • Stuff into the cavity of the turkey before roasting, if desired.
  • OR: Pour all into a large casserole and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes, not letting the top get too crispy.
  • NOTE: Allow 1 cup stuffing for each pound of poultry.

BASIC BREAD STUFFING



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To stuff your turkey, you'll need 4 cups unbaked stuffing for a 12-pound bird. Stuff it right before roasting and bake remaining stuffing in a 2-quart baking dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf crusty white bread, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (8 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
2 large celery stalks, diced medium
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. On two rimmed baking sheets, arrange bread in a single layer. Toast until dry and pale golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion and celery are softened, about 7 minutes. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add parsley, eggs, and bread; stir to combine. Add broth in 2 additions, stirring until absorbed after each addition. Season generously with salt and pepper and transfer stuffing to dish. Bake on middle rack until deep golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

Tips

  • Use a variety of breads for your stuffing or dressing. This will give it a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overstuff your bird. This will make it difficult to cook evenly and may cause the stuffing to become soggy.
  • Add some moisture to your stuffing or dressing. This can be done with broth, water, or even milk.
  • Season your stuffing or dressing well. This will help to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Cook your stuffing or dressing until it is heated through. This is important to prevent foodborne illness.

Conclusion

Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, this classic Thanksgiving dish is a delicious and versatile way to use up leftover bread. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you and your family will love. So next time you're looking for a side dish that will impress your guests, give stuffing or dressing a try.

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