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