Best Hearty Poultry Stuffing Recipes

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GRANDMA'S POULTRY DRESSING



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Every family seems to have their own favorite dressing recipe that becomes a tradition, and this is ours. It came from Grandma, who passed it down to my mother. Now our children have carried it into their kitchens. This is truly a good old-fashioned recipe. -Norma Howland, Joliet, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup 2% milk
7 cups coarse dry bread crumbs
1 cup diced celery
2 large eggs
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons diced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt or salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, brown sausage. Drain sausage, discarding drippings. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. In a large bowl, combine sausage, milk and remaining ingredients., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake until lightly browned, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

HOMEMADE STUFFING



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A traditional recipe for Homemade Stuffing made with dried bread cubes mixed with onions and celery sauteed in plenty of butter then mixed with herbs and broth (and more butter) and baked until golden and delicious! It is the perfect stuffing recipe for your Thanksgiving table! Can easily be doubled for a crowd.

Provided by Susie Weinrich

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 cups Stale White Bread - cut into 1 inch cubes ((approx 1 lb 4 oz loaf of bread - see notes below for details))
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp butter (divided )
1 large yellow or white onion, chopped
2 cup celery, chopped (stalks and leaves!)
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp marjoram
3 tbsp (heaping) fresh sage, chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped (Curly or Italian will work)
2 eggs
1 cup chicken broth or stock

Steps:

  • Cut the bread into 1 inch cubes.
  • Make the bread stale by one of the two options:A. Overnight - Lay the bread cubes on a sheet pan on the counter overnight to dry out.B. Quick Method - Preheat the oven to 250°, lay the bread cubes on a sheet pan and pop in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing every 5-10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350° and prep a 9x9 baking dish by generously greasing with butter or oil. (if you are doubling the recipe use a 9x13 or 10x15 baking dish)
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat melt 3/4 cup butter. Add the onions and celery and saute until they are completely softened, this will take about 20 minutes.
  • Off the heat add the salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, marjoram, fresh sage and parsley to the onions.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the eggs and broth.
  • Add the bread cubes to a large bowl, pour the onions/herb mixture over the bread and stir to combine. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and stir until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Pour the stuffing mixture into the buttered baking dish. Cube the remaining 2 tbsp of butter and dot the top of the stuffing.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes. For an extra crispy top turn the broiler on for a minute or two!
  • Serve right away!

THE BEST POULTRY STUFFING EVER



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I got this recipe years ago from the ladies at St Mary's Catholic Church in Barnesville, MD. We were cooking turkeys for a community Thanksgiving dinner and they wanted a consistent tasting dressing. The only change I have made to it is to add the 3 whole eggs. The recipe is for a 20-25 pound turkey, but if you make one third of the recipe, it makes more than enough for a 12-15 pound bird. You'll never use another recipe after this one. I've also baked it outside the bird in a greased casserole at 350 degrees for about 1-1 1/2 hours. Depending on how moist you like your stuffing, I often add 2- 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth to the bread - but this was not in the original recipe.

Provided by BakerNurse

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 32m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 loaves white bread, torn up
3 cups butter or 3 cups margarine
8 stalks celery, chopped
4 medium white onions, chopped
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 whole eggs, beaten (optional)

Steps:

  • Tear up, or cut the bread into small pieces.
  • Saute the butter, celery, onions, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper about 10-12 minutes.
  • Pour over bread.
  • If desired, add the beaten eggs and toss until incorporated.
  • Stuff turkey and cook as directed, or cook in a greased casserole, at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 912.1, Fat 60.3, SaturatedFat 36.1, Cholesterol 146.4, Sodium 1673.4, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 9, Protein 12.7

SAUSAGE, DRIED CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFING



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Serve a hearty side of Food Network's Sausage, Dried Cranberry and Apple Stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound mild bulk breakfast sausage
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups sliced leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cleaned well (about 2 large leeks)
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped celery with leaves
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 cup dried cranberries, rehydrated in boiling water for 15 minutes and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
6 cups boxed bread cubes (croutons)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 to 3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Saute the sausage in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage and drippings to a large bowl. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to the skillet and saute until the leeks are soft, about 8 minutes. Mix in the drained cranberries, sage and rosemary. Add the mixture to the sausage, then mix in the croutons and parsley. Next add the chicken stock a little at a time until the stuffing is very moist. Be sure not to overdo it; it shouldn't be mushy. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a casserole dish. (The stuffing can be made to this point 2 days before Thanksgiving, refrigerated.)
  • Bake in a 14-inch oval or 9 by 13-inch rectangular casserole dish and place, uncovered, in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the top is crispy and the center piping hot. Remove and serve immediately.

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