Best 7 Traditional Herb Stuffing Or Dressing Recipes

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Traditional herb stuffing or dressing is a beloved side dish that adds both flavor and texture to any holiday meal. Whether you prefer a moist and savory stuffing or a crispy and crunchy dressing, there are endless variations to suit every palate. From classic sage and onion to more adventurous combinations like apple and sausage or wild rice and mushrooms, the possibilities are endless. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for traditional herb stuffing or dressing, so that you can create a dish that will delight your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC HERB STUFFING



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Make this savory stuffing, featuring poultry seasoning and thyme, a holiday tradition at your house. The oven-baked stuffing is the perfect complement to roasted turkey or turkey breast.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 18 (3/4-cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons McCormick® Thyme Leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
12 cups dry unseasoned bread cubes
4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, poultry seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper.
  • 2. Place bread cubes in large bowl. Add celery mixture and broth; toss gently until well mixed. Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • 3. Bake 35 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

TRADITIONAL HERB STUFFING



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Traditional Herb Stuffing is very easy to make and filled with fresh, flavorful herbs. It'll be a hit on any Thanksgiving table!

Provided by Melissa | Persnickety Plates

Categories     Snack

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

12-13 dinner rolls (or 1 French loaf) (cut into 1" pieces - about 10 cups)
3/4 cup butter (salted)
1 large onion (about 2.5 cups, chopped)
4 stalks celery (about 1.5 cups, chopped)
1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
2 Tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
1 Tablespoon rosemary (chopped)
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1.5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Arrange bread cubes on baking sheets. Bake at 250 degrees F about 60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Melt butter in skillet and add onions and celery and saute until soft, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, toss sauteed vegetables with bread cubes. Add parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper and toss again.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and eggs. Add to the bread cube mixture and toss until well combined. Place in a sprayed 9×13 inch baking pan and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees F 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes or until crispy on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Carbohydrate 278 g, Protein 71 g, Fat 185 g, SaturatedFat 100 g, Cholesterol 704 mg, Sodium 9364 mg, Fiber 29 g, Sugar 24 g, Calories 3017 kcal

CLASSIC HERB STUFFING



Classic Herb Stuffing image

Make this savory stuffing, featuring poultry seasoning and thyme, a holiday tradition at your house. The oven-baked stuffing is the perfect complement to roasted turkey or turkey breast.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     McCormick®

Time 55m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons McCormick® Thyme Leaves
1 ½ teaspoons McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
12 cups dry unseasoned bread cubes
4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, poultry seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper.
  • Place bread cubes in large bowl. Add celery mixture and broth; toss gently until well mixed. Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Bake 35 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.9 calories, Carbohydrate 103.3 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 2468.1 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

TRADITIONAL HERB STUFFING OR DRESSING



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Here is a good basic stuffing &/or dressing recipe. It has mushrooms and nuts and all the other good things that one thinks of when you visualize a turkey roasting away.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted or
3/4 cup unsalted margarine, melted*
3/4 lb chopped button mushroom
2 medium onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1/2 cup almonds or 1/2 cup pecans
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon savory
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
9 cups stale bread, broken into 1-inch pieces (use any kind of bread, whole wheat would be fine, as well)
5 cups low sodium chicken broth (Vegetarian & Kosher cooking**) or 5 cups vegetable broth (Vegetarian & Kosher cooking**)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a pretty casserole dish 15"x10" baking dish or a souffle dish would be perfect.
  • Melt butter in large skillet and add mushrooms, onions, & celery.
  • Saute for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add salt, thyme, rosemary, sage, black pepper, savory, parsley & poultry seasoning & mix well.
  • Add nuts and mix well again.
  • Beat the eggs.
  • Place bread into a large bowl along with vegetable mixture, beaten eggs and 1 cup warm chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • Continue mixing and pouring in broth until stuffing looks moist, use at least 4 cups of stock or broth. It should not be too dry - remember you are going to bake it.
  • Transfer stuffing to prepared dish.
  • Cover with buttered foil and bake until heated through, about 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Variations:*To keep Kosher use the margarine and **For Kosher or Vegetarian - use the vegetable broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.6, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 880.2, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 9.3

EASY CHICKEN & HERB STUFFING



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Make and share this Easy Chicken & Herb Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by S in PA

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
16 ounces sour cream (light is OK)
1 (16 ounce) package herb stuffing mix (I use pepperidge farm)
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, soup, and sour cream.
  • Spread into 9x13 baking dish (sprayed with Pam).
  • Top with stuffing mix.
  • Melt margarine and mix with chicken broth.
  • Drizzle over top of casserole.
  • Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 1697.3, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6, Protein 29.7

FARMHOUSE HERBED STUFFING



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This farmhouse-style recipe relies on store-bought stuffing cubes enhanced with a flurry of dried and fresh herbs. Bake it in a casserole dish, or stuff it into the bird.

Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Side     Herb     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Sage     Rosemary     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 servings (about 9 cups, or enough to fill a 12-pound turkey, with extra for baking alongside)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 medium onions, cut into ¼-inch dice (about 3 cups)
6 stalks celery with leaves, cut into ¼-inch dice (about 2½ cups)
1 (14-ounce) package seasoned bread stuffing cubes
⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1¼ cups hot Homemade Turkey Stock or canned turkey stock, plus 1/2 cup more if baking all of stuffing outside of turkey

Steps:

  • In 12-inch, heavy skillet over moderate heat, heat butter until hot but not smoking. Stir in onion and celery, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. (Vegetables can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Reheat before continuing: In 12-inch, heavy skillet over moderately high heat, sauté, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes.)
  • Transfer to large bowl and add stuffing cubes, parsley, celery salt, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1¼ cups hot stock.
  • If using to stuff turkey:
  • Use immediately to fill cavities and spread remainder in baking dish as directed in Classic Roast Turkey recipe .
  • If baking in a casserole pan:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and butter 3-quart casserole or 9-by 13-inch baking dish. Transfer stuffing to dish and drizzle with ½ cup hot stock (stuffing baked outside of the turkey won't be soaked in the turkey's juices, so extra stock is drizzled on top to keep it moist). Cover with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
  • Variations:
  • Sausage and Sage Stuffing: In large, heavy skillet over moderate heat, sauté 1 pound bulk pork sausage, breaking up pieces with spoon, until meat shows no sign of pink, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to large bowl. Proceed with recipe, adding ingredients to bowl with sausage and substituting 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage for dried rosemary and sage.
  • Dried Apricot and Pecan Stuffing: Dried fruit are better than fresh in stuffing because the latter get soggy with long baking. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 1½ cups (6 ounces) pecans on rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop. In medium bowl, combine 1½ cups diced dried apricots and hot water to cover. Soak until apricots plump, about 30 minutes, then drain well. Proceed with recipe, tossing apricots and pecans with other ingredients in large bowl.
  • Test-Kitchen Tips: Warm, moist stuffing is an optimal environment for bacteria such as salmonella or E. coli to multiply, so it's important to follow safe procedures. Be sure to make the stuffing at the last minute so it can go into the bird warm. This helps it move above the "danger zone" (the optimal temperature range for bacteria growth) more quickly during roasting. Stuffing baked outside of the turkey can be spread in the baking dish and refrigerated for a few hours while the turkey roasts, but it should be prepared on the same day as baking.

TURKEY WITH HERB STUFFING



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This old family recipe was brought West by my great-grandmother, who rode in a covered wagon. I've used the stuffing for turkey, chicken, pork or beef. The herbs give it a great flavor. -Ruth Warner, Grand Junction, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 6-8 servings (10 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups finely chopped onions
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup finely chopped celery with leaves
1 package (12 ounces) unseasoned bread cubes
1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and savory
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
Additional butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, basil, thyme, savory, salt, pepper and broth; toss to mix. Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate., Skewer openings of turkey; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165° when inserted in center of stuffing and the thigh reaches at least 170°. Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 45-60 minutes or until heated through., When the turkey begins to brown, baste with drippings (if turkey browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil). Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount of dried herbs as fresh herbs.
  • Toast the bread cubes before adding them to the stuffing. This will help them to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the stuffing, such as celery, carrots, or onions. This will add flavor and texture to the stuffing.
  • Season the stuffing to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. You can also add a little bit of grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
  • Bake the stuffing in a covered dish at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-45 minutes, or until the stuffing is heated through and the top is golden brown.

Conclusion:

Herb stuffing is a classic side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect herb stuffing that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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