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November 6, 2020 · 40 Comments

Thanksgiving Stuffing Cheat Using Stove Top

Recipe Archive· Stuffing

A bit of extra flavor is added to your stuffing by using a bit of sauteed celery and onions. Some poultry seasoning and vegetable or other broth are added too. Then I follow the package directions and voila!! Stuffing fit for your meal.
A bit of extra flavor is added to your stuffing by using a bit of sauteed celery and onions. Some poultry seasoning and vegetable or other broth are added too. Then I follow the package directions and voila!! Stuffing fit for your meal.

Thanksgiving Stuffing Cheat Using Stove Top

My stuffing is always inedible. No, really. When I stuff whatever I am cooking it is burnt on the outside. But then it is soggy on the inside.

And in a turkey there is never enough! Even when I use a 30 pound turkey. Stuffing is one of foods I just can’t master.

Well, when it comes to feeding my family I am stubborn. I never say “I am not going there.”

So I do the next best thing. I cheat! My mom used to call it “doctoring” the dish. But in my case it means using life support.

I need to bring back life to the stuffing so I use a tried and true alternative. Stove Top Stuffing!

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 2 Medium onions, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped fine
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth, (or turkey broth or vegetable broth)
  • 2 pkg (6 ounces each) stove top-style seasoned stuffing mix

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • Saute onions and celery in butter.
  • Sprinkle with poultry seasoning.
  • Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Toss this mixture into your favorite dry stuffing mix.
  • Heat broth and set aside.
  • Read directions on your favorite stuffing mix box. Omit butter the recipe calls for as it was already used to saute vegetables. Omit water.
  • Pour over stuffing/vegetables mixture and mix well.
  • Stuff your chicken or turkey if you like. I skip that step. For a side dish place stuffing in a baking dish; cover and bake for 15 to 25 minutes at 325° Fahrenheit.

A bit of extra flavor is added to your stuffing by using a bit of sauteed celery and onions.

Some poultry seasoning and vegetable or other broth are added too.

Then I follow the package directions and voila!! Stuffing fit for your meal. This works for pork and chicken too.

This recipe is very similar to another I use. Sams Sausage Stuffing.

This one is great when you are in a punch to get your stuffing ready.

Replacing the day old bread and tearing it in pieces can take time.

The crumbs in the Stove Top dressing are more uniform and absorb the gravy well.

Adding the extra flavors create a wonderful addition to the stuffing.

We love this stuffing for pork and veggies.

I am sure your family will to!

A bit of extra flavor is added to your stuffing by using a bit of sauteed celery and onions. Some poultry seasoning and vegetable or other broth are added too. Then I follow the package directions and voila!! Stuffing fit for your meal.

Stuffing Cheat Using Stove Top

A bit of extra flavor is added to your stuffing by using a bit of sauteed celery and onions.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday, stuffing
Method: Stove Top
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Adjust Servings: 6 People
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 2 Medium onions, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped fine
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth, (or turkey broth or vegetable broth)
  • 2 pkg (6 ounces each) stove top-style seasoned stuffing mix

Instructions

  • Saute onions and celery in butter.
  • Sprinkle with poultry seasoning.
  • Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Toss this mixture into your favorite dry stuffing mix.
  • Heat broth and set aside.
  • Read directions on your favorite stuffing mix box. Omit butter the recipe calls for as it was already used to saute vegetables. Omit water.
  • Pour over stuffing/vegetables mixture and mix well.
  • Stuff your chicken or turkey if you like. I skip that step. For a side dish place stuffing in a baking dish; cover and bake for 15 to 25 minutes at 325° Fahrenheit.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 283kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (15%) | Cholesterol: 11mg (4%) | Sodium: 1093mg (46%) | Fiber: 3g (12%) | Sugar: 7g (8%)
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  1. blankColleen Meyer says

    November 24, 2020 at 3:54 PM

    Can you make this the night before and cook next say?

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 24, 2020 at 7:24 PM

      Yes Colleen. What you would be doing is the full prep, refrigerate overnight, and then reheat with the lid. You may need to add a bit of water. But the object is to get it to steam as you reheat to keep the stuffing moist. Thx for asking and enjoy your Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  2. blankDeborah says

    November 24, 2020 at 8:11 AM

    Thanks, I was thinking of dressing up the Stovetop. My aunt, who died years ago, always made the dressing. I know basically what she did but I have never got it right. She used day old bread and cornbread, chopped up & included the innards, and always stewed a hen for the fat. I don’t have the time or inclination to go that far so I use Stovetop. I’m grateful for the tips to make it better.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 24, 2020 at 8:45 AM

      I hear you about inclination Deborah. Instead fo stewed you may want to try a chicken broth in the carton. Less work. But if you want FAST, then the stovetop is the way to go. I would fry up the innards and chop them with that. I have heard the cornbread is also a great addition. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Let me know how you decide to make it!

      Reply
      • blankDeborah A McLaughlin says

        November 24, 2020 at 10:59 AM

        Definitely will. Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving to you.

        Reply
  3. blankPam says

    November 19, 2020 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks for this, Marilyn. I’ve been using boxed stuffing for years and have always “doctored” it, but your recipe sounds so much better. (My mom used to make amazing stuffing. She’d even cook chicken livers to put in it (sounds gross, but her stuffing was so good!), but in her later years, she even used boxed stuffing!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 19, 2020 at 8:47 PM

      I love chicken livers Pam. I think they would work well in the stuffing! I am glad you like some cheats. It gives you time to be part of the party! Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    November 14, 2020 at 4:15 PM

    Great and easy recipe – Thanks for sharing at the what’s for dinner party. I hope you’re enjoying your weekend.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 14, 2020 at 4:33 PM

      Thanks Helen. And thanks for the party each week. Have a safe week!

      Reply
  5. blankAnn says

    November 14, 2020 at 12:27 PM

    My husband makes the stuffing and there’s no cheating allowed! lol Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 14, 2020 at 12:54 PM

      When you can make from scratch that IS the best. Problem with me is my stuffing in the bird is the worst! And no matter what there is never enough. My hubby also makes the stuffing. I love it. I love your party. See you next week.

      Reply
  6. blankJulie says

    November 14, 2020 at 6:47 AM

    You’re good even trying Marilyn, I just use a packet mix and be done I’m afraid! My mum always used a packet too and it wasn’t until I was about 30 that it occured to me that making it from scratch was even a thing!! I figure with all the other stiff going on with a proper celebration roast dinner no one is going to notice that the stuffing came out of a packet, your way to zhush it up is brilliant.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 14, 2020 at 12:52 PM

      I also am a product of my childhood. There are two things I never touched. Stuffing, which I now make and dough crust which my DIL does. Crumb crusts are ok since they are supposed to be crumby. I hope you do Dr up your stuffing. Let me know how it turns out! Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  7. blankDebbie-Dabble says

    November 12, 2020 at 9:06 AM

    Marilyn,
    When the boys still lives at home, turkey was one of the few things that they both would eat so i made a turkey breast monthly and used a lot of stove top…But for Thanksgiving, i use my Dad’s sausage filling recipe….It is easy and quick….
    https://debbie-dabbleblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/sausage-filling.html
    Thanks so much for stopping by !!
    Hugs,
    Deb

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 12, 2020 at 9:18 AM

      Sounds like my house! I love the sausage in the dressing. I will definitely check out your recipe! I like to mix it up Stay safe and thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  8. blankRhonda Gales says

    November 29, 2019 at 9:16 PM

    Marilyn, all of your dishes are incredible. I can’t imagine you using Stove Top Stuffing. Now that is the one dish that I have mastered over the years. And, I always use celery and onions. My Sister In Law uses Stove Top too. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best..

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 30, 2019 at 7:21 PM

      The secret is out!! I have a few passed down recipes for stuffing. But it seems I always run out of time at the last minute. So open the box, Dr it up and warm in the crock pot! (I cheat on a lot of things these days.) Enjoy your holiday!

      Reply
  9. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    November 25, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    Why not? You’ve added all the good stuff to it any way. It sounds fabulous to me! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – and have a lovely Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 25, 2019 at 7:49 PM

      I agree Helen. Anything that makes life in the kitchen easier! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  10. blankMelissa says

    November 24, 2019 at 4:31 PM

    Great cheat recipe! Glad I’m not the only one who doctor’s up store-bought!
    Thanks for sharing at Farm Fresh Tuesdays Blog Hop! I will be featuring this super easy recipe for our 3 Weeks of Thanksgiving!

    Glad to see you are on the mend!

    Melissa | Little Frugal Homestead

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 24, 2019 at 8:27 PM

      I do kitchen cheats all the time. I just dont usually post them. But a lot of my recipes here have cheats to them. Thank you so much for the feature. I need to get over to the blog soon. Maybe tomorrow will be good!! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  11. blankJulie Briones says

    November 22, 2019 at 8:24 PM

    My daughter and i will be making our traditional family stuffing this year… it includes onions, celery and apples. 🙂 My grandmother was the first one to make it from the old Betty Crocker cookbook. 😉 Thanks for sharing on Tuesday Turn About, Marilyn!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 22, 2019 at 8:54 PM

      I couldn’t live without my Betty Crocker Cook book. That recipe sounds so good right now! I could do away with all the sides and just have a table full of different stuffing recipes! Happy Holiday!

      Reply
  12. blankKarren Haller says

    November 22, 2019 at 5:24 PM

    Boy did Kraft ever hit it out of the ballpark with this invention!! But I love your cheat sheet for the extra added ingredients for the stuffing, it is amazing what theses additions will do for a packaged mix. My dad always made the dressing when I grew up and for many years I used his recipe, made with “Soda Crackers” instead of bread, it is amazing with giblets and fresh hand-rubbed sage. There’s something about the texture that makes it so different, so amazing!
    Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving Marilyn!!
    Hugs
    Karren
    PS Thank you for sharing on #ohmyheartsiegirl

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 22, 2019 at 8:52 PM

      His recpe sounds delicious Karren. Stuffing is one of those you can make your own in so many ways. I love all of them!! Happy Holiday!

      Reply
  13. blankSharon says

    November 22, 2019 at 2:52 PM

    This sounds so delicious! I love creative and simple recipes 🙂
    Thank you for linking up with us at Creative Muster! Pinned this 🙂
    Blessings to you xoxoxo Sharon from Adoring Creations.

    Reply
  14. blankChas Greener says

    November 20, 2019 at 9:02 PM

    Thank you for sharing another wonderful recipe – love cheating 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 20, 2019 at 9:18 PM

      You are welcome Chas. Have a great week!

      Reply
  15. blankClearissa Coward says

    November 18, 2019 at 1:29 PM

    Nice tips. I always cook my dressing separately as well. I bake it as you suggested above. TFS

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 18, 2019 at 7:05 PM

      Great to hear. I dont know how anyone gets enough dressing cooking it in the bird. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  16. blankAmy says

    November 13, 2019 at 2:20 PM

    I don’t care for stuffing but a few of my family members do, so I usually try to make some for them. I like this Stove Top cheat. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 16, 2019 at 9:28 AM

      I eat a small amount of stuffing. Having to watch my carbs I spend them on the dinner rolls! Thank you for your kindness and thoughts. I am sorry it is taking me so long to answer comments. (And sorry some of these may be generic as I am tiring easily do to meds.) Enjoy your week and thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  17. blankLeslie Susan Clingan says

    November 1, 2019 at 10:13 PM

    Oh, how I love stuffing. You can keep everything else on Thanksgiving Day but for me it is all about the stuffing. And pumpkin pie. Great ‘cheat’ here.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 1, 2019 at 10:16 PM

      Thank you Leslie. When I am in a hurry I frequently “doctor up” a jar or box dish. This one is moist and good. Enjoy.

      Reply
  18. blankBrenda says

    October 29, 2019 at 2:28 PM

    Thank you Marilyn for this recipe. I have been trying to eat more vegetables. This recipe will be good to add to the other recipes that I have.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 29, 2019 at 7:46 PM

      I am glad Brenda you like this stuffing cheat. It is delicious and never fails. Enjoy! Have a great week.

      Reply
  19. blankMother of 3 says

    October 28, 2019 at 5:41 PM

    I do the same thing but I might add in some chopped mushrooms from time to time too and I like to sprinkle some craisins and fresh pecans on top as soon as I pull it out of the oven.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 28, 2019 at 6:27 PM

      Mushroom are always a great addition Joanne. Craisins and pecans? Now I am dropping by your house for Thanksgiving. What GREAT additions. Enjoy your dinner. LOL.

      Reply
  20. blankJulie says

    October 28, 2019 at 5:11 PM

    Marilyn, I too love making my stuffing using stove top. I add in the same veggies as you. I can’t wait to eat it for Thanksgivng. Hope you have a nice week and a Happy Hallowee.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 28, 2019 at 6:26 PM

      Thank you Julie!! It is nice to know I am not the only person that doesnt always cook from scratch. In fact as I get older I use cheats a lot. No more all day marinara sauce unless it is for a large group either! Enjoy!

      Reply

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