"Stuffing the bird" is an art form that requires careful planning and precise execution. The perfect stuffing should be moist and flavorful, without overpowering the main course. With so many different ingredients and techniques to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect stuffing for your holiday feast, including tips on choosing the right ingredients, preparing them properly, and cooking the stuffing to perfection.
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THANKSGIVING STUFFING
"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
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.
CLASSIC STUFFING
The terms stuffing and dressing are often used interchangeably, but they do have different meanings: Stuffing is cooked inside the bird, dressing on its own. Use this recipe when making our Perfect Roast Turkey.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Yield Makes 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onions and celery, and cook over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage, stir to combine, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock, and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes, until liquid has reduced by half.
- Transfer onion mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add all remaining ingredients, including the remaining stock; mix to combine.
OLD FASHIONED STUFFING
This is my grandmother's old-fashioned bread stuffing recipe. It may be cooked as directed, or inside the turkey. It's enough to stuff a very large bird.
Provided by LYNN BECKER
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time P1DT1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Allow the toasted bread to sit approximately 24 hours, until hard.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Crush the bread into crumbs with a rolling pin. Place the crumbs in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery and slowly cook until soft. Remove from heat and drain.
- Mix the eggs and chicken broth into the bread crumbs. The mixture should be moist, but not mushy. Use water, if necessary, to attain desired consistency. Mix in the onion, celery, rubbed sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Press the mixture into the baking dish. Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the top is brown and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 228.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
TOM SZALLER'S GREAT PAN OR BIRD STUFFING
This great sausage and bacon stuffing contains so many ingredients, some say it could be a meal in itself. Bake it as a side dish, or use it to stuff the bird.
Provided by Tom Szaller
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
- Place sausage in a large Dutch oven. Cook over medium high heat, stirring to crumble, until evenly brown. Drain.
- Add the bacon to the sausage along with the onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, mushrooms, butter, pepper, celery salt, seasoning salt, poultry seasoning, basil, garlic powder and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 10 to 20 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
- Gradually place the bread into the mixture, thoroughly blending until all pieces are coated. Transfer to a large baking dish or two medium baking dishes.
- Bake in the preheated oven 40 to 60 minutes, or until the top begins to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1079.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
STUFFED DUCKLING
I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen. I started with a basic bread stuffing, then began adding different things from my cupboard. This is the recipe I came up with. The stuffing disappears long before the bird is gone!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, rice, basil, rosemary, sage, parsley flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add the raisins, pecans and enough broth to moisten; toss gently., Sprinkle duck cavity with remaining salt. Lightly stuff bread mixture into duck. Place breast side up on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Prick skin well with a fork., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for duck and 165° for stuffing. Drain fat as it accumulates during roasting. Cover duck with foil and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 44g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
OUT OF THIS WORLD, OUT OF THE BIRD STUFFING
The friend that gave me this recipe calls it Stuffed Mushrooms. I call it delicious. I can get soft breadcubes from the local bakery, which makes this a little easier to prepare. This goes well with any meat, makes a nice side for ham or pork also. I think it comes out just perfect, sooooo moist, just as stuffing should be. I'm not sure of the servings, it makes a very large pan. Good for company.
Provided by Barbasol
Categories Weeknight
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sautee onion and celery in margarine or butter till soft.
- add 1 1/2 Cups water.
- Mix into soft bread cubes.
- Spray large baking pan with cooking spray, line pan with sliced fresh mushrooms.
- add stuffing.
- Heat 2 cans soup, milk, 1/4 Cup cooking sherry.
- Pour over stuffing.
- "Slash"through with knife to blend slightly.
- Bake 350 degrees, for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.7, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 1476.8, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 12.1
Tips for Perfect Stuffing:
- Choose the right bread: Use a sturdy bread that will hold its shape, such as French bread, sourdough, or whole wheat bread. Avoid using soft breads like white bread or sandwich bread, as they will become mushy when cooked.
- Dry the bread before using: Cut the bread into cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 300°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the cubes are dry and lightly toasted. This will help the stuffing absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the stuffing: This will help them soften and release their flavors. You can use any vegetables you like, such as onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use will add a lot of flavor to the stuffing, so choose one that you like. You can use chicken broth, turkey broth, or vegetable broth. You can also use a combination of broths.
- Season the stuffing well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the stuffing, such as sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and pepper. You can also add some grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
- Don't overstuff the bird: Stuffing expands as it cooks, so don't pack it too tightly into the bird. Otherwise, the stuffing will be dense and dry. Leave about 1/3 of the cavity empty so the stuffing has room to expand.
- Cook the stuffing to a safe internal temperature: The stuffing should reach an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure that it is safe to eat. You can check the temperature using a meat thermometer.
Conclusion:
With these tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful stuffing that will be the perfect complement to your holiday meal. Whether you prefer a classic stuffing recipe or something more unique, there are endless possibilities to explore. So get creative and experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your new favorite stuffing recipe.
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