Best 8 Unstuffing Side Dish Recipes

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Cooking a hearty side dish to complement your favorite meals can be a delightful experience. However, if you are looking for a side dish that is both flavorful and versatile, consider trying an unstuffing side dish. These unique recipes are inspired by the classic holiday dish, stuffing, but they offer a twist by being served as a standalone side dish. Whether you prefer a traditional stuffing flavor profile or something more adventurous, there are many unstuffing side dish recipes out there to suit your taste preferences. From savory sausage and herb stuffing to sweet and nutty apple and cranberry stuffing, these dishes are sure to become a hit at any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ULTIMATE SIDE DISH



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Creamy, crunchy, feel good side dish. Perfect as a side dish on Thanksgiving. Goes great with chicken and pork chops. Sometimes on a rainy day I'll just eat a great big bowl of it. You can save on calories by using water instead of milk and going a bit easy on the French fried onions.

Provided by JESTENNEY

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.5 ounce) can French-style green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can sliced potatoes, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 ⅛ cups milk
3 tablespoons French-fried onions, divided
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
1 (8 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the green beans and potatoes into a 2 quart casserole dish. Stir in the cream of celery soup and milk. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and stir in 1 tablespoon of the French fried onions. Sprinkle the remaining onions on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. While the casserole is baking, prepare the stuffing according to package directions. Spread over the top of the casserole. I like to mash it flat with a spatula so that it covers the entire dish.
  • Return to the oven for about 10 minutes, or until crunchy. You can also broil for a few minutes for extra crunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1450 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

UNSTUFFING SIDE DISH



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With sausage, mushrooms, celery and the perfect blend of seasonings, this moist dressing is irresistible. I like to call it "Unstuffing" since it bakes separately from the turkey, which I do on the grill. -Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, HI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes or dry cubed bread
2-1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add the butter, mushrooms, celery and onion; cook for 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl; add stuffing cubes and enough broth to moisten. , Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

UNSTUFFING SIDE DISH



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With sausage, mushrooms, celery and the perfect blend of seasonings, this moist dressing is irresistible. I like to call it 'Unstuffing' since it bakes separately from the turkey, which I do on the grill. -Ken Churches, San Andreas, California

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bulk Italian sausage
¼ cup butter or margarine
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 cups unseasoned stuffing croutons or dry bread cubes
2 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage; drain. Add butter, mushrooms, celery and onion; saute 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. transfer to a large bowl; add croutons and enough broth to moisten. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9 calories, Carbohydrate 117.6 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 3129.6 mg, Sugar 14 g

UNSTUFFING SIDE DISH



Unstuffing Side Dish image

With sausage, mushrooms, celery and the perfect blend of seasonings, this moist dressing is irresistible. I like to call it 'Unstuffing' since it bakes separately from the turkey, which I do on the grill. -Ken Churches, San Andreas, California

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bulk Italian sausage
¼ cup butter or margarine
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 cups unseasoned stuffing croutons or dry bread cubes
2 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage; drain. Add butter, mushrooms, celery and onion; saute 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. transfer to a large bowl; add croutons and enough broth to moisten. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9 calories, Carbohydrate 117.6 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 3129.6 mg, Sugar 14 g

UNSTUFFING SIDE DISH



Unstuffing Side Dish image

With sausage, mushrooms, celery and the perfect blend of seasonings, this moist dressing is irresistible. I like to call it 'Unstuffing' since it bakes separately from the turkey, which I do on the grill. -Ken Churches, San Andreas, California

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bulk Italian sausage
¼ cup butter or margarine
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 cups unseasoned stuffing croutons or dry bread cubes
2 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage; drain. Add butter, mushrooms, celery and onion; saute 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. transfer to a large bowl; add croutons and enough broth to moisten. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9 calories, Carbohydrate 117.6 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 3129.6 mg, Sugar 14 g

UNSTUFFING SIDE DISH



Unstuffing Side Dish image

With sausage, mushrooms, celery and the perfect blend of seasonings, this moist dressing is irresistible. I like to call it 'Unstuffing' since it bakes separately from the turkey, which I do on the grill. -Ken Churches, San Andreas, California

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bulk Italian sausage
¼ cup butter or margarine
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 cups unseasoned stuffing croutons or dry bread cubes
2 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage; drain. Add butter, mushrooms, celery and onion; saute 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. transfer to a large bowl; add croutons and enough broth to moisten. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9 calories, Carbohydrate 117.6 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 3129.6 mg, Sugar 14 g

UNSTUFFING SIDE DISH



Unstuffing Side Dish image

With sausage, mushrooms, celery and the perfect blend of seasonings, this moist dressing is irresistible. I like to call it 'Unstuffing' since it bakes separately from the turkey, which I do on the grill. -Ken Churches, San Andreas, California

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bulk Italian sausage
¼ cup butter or margarine
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 cups unseasoned stuffing croutons or dry bread cubes
2 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage; drain. Add butter, mushrooms, celery and onion; saute 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. transfer to a large bowl; add croutons and enough broth to moisten. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9 calories, Carbohydrate 117.6 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 3129.6 mg, Sugar 14 g

UNSTUFFING SIDE DISH



Unstuffing Side Dish image

With sausage, mushrooms, celery and the perfect blend of seasonings, this moist dressing is irresistible. I like to call it 'Unstuffing' since it bakes separately from the turkey, which I do on the grill. -Ken Churches, San Andreas, California

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound bulk Italian sausage
¼ cup butter or margarine
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 cups unseasoned stuffing croutons or dry bread cubes
2 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage; drain. Add butter, mushrooms, celery and onion; saute 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. transfer to a large bowl; add croutons and enough broth to moisten. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9 calories, Carbohydrate 117.6 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 3129.6 mg, Sugar 14 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the middle of cooking.
  • Cook the Stuffing Separately: To prevent the stuffing from getting soggy, cook it separately from the turkey or chicken. You can do this in a casserole dish or a slow cooker.
  • Use a Variety of Ingredients: Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients when making your stuffing. Some popular additions include vegetables, fruits, nuts, and herbs.
  • Season to Taste: Be sure to taste the stuffing before you serve it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other herbs and spices.
  • Serve Immediately: Stuffing is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can reheat it in a warm oven before serving.

Conclusion:

Side dishes are an important part of any meal, and stuffing is a classic side dish that is perfect for special occasions. By following the tips above, you can make sure your stuffing turns out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give stuffing a try!

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