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Learn how to make your own Simple Homemade Turkey Stuffing Dressing with just a few ingredients and an easy process!
You will love this recipe for Simple Homemade Turkey Stuffing Dressing! If you break up bread, you can make stuffing!
Are you wondering how easy it is to make your own stuffing? Or if it takes too long?
It takes only 5 ingredients to make this homemade stuffing. It cooks in the bird—why it is stuffing and not dressing, so the bird gives it much of the flavor.
If you are going to cook a bird, you are almost there! (If you want to know how to cook a turkey, I have a Step by Step How to Cook a Turkey post that would be the same process for a chicken and it is really quite easy. It even has tips about how to do it ahead of time so you will be all cleaned up before the holiday; you sure can’t beat that!)
We are simply going to melt some butter, sauté some vegetables, pour that over some broken pieces of bread then stuff it into our bird.
That is stuffing!
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Why I Love This Recipe
It is so easy to make your own homemade stuffing!
Homemade stuffing is sooo much tastier than the boxed or bagged stuff.
What to Make with Stuffing?
Make this stuffing with turkey (or chicken—they are interchangeable here) and gravy of course! 😊
We also always have Candied Sweet Potatoes, Simple Make Ahead Broccoli Casserole, Home Canned Green Beans, Creamy Spinach Cheese Bake and mashed potatoes. That is our Thanksgiving meal every year. Yum!
Can it Be Made Ahead of Time?
Yes, it can be made a day or two ahead of time and reheated in the microwave for the main event. Microwave covered, just until hot. Don’t overheat.
If you would like to know my tips on how to make your turkey ahead of time, see Step by Step How to Cook a Turkey. I do mine that way every time.
Can This Be Frozen?
Yes, it can be frozen. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
How to Store Simple Homemade Turkey Stuffing Dressing
Store leftover stuffing covered in the refrigerator. It can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
Key Ingredients
(Full printable ingredients and instructions are just below.)
butter
frozen onions, thawed
celery
dried parsley
bread (I used Nature’s Own 100% whole wheat, 20 oz loaves)
How to Make Simple Homemade Turkey Stuffing Dressing
Melt butter over low heat and then add onions, celery and parsley.
Cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, until vegetables are soft.
While vegetables are cooking, break bread into small pieces.
Pour over bread and gently stir to cover bread.
Stuff into bird and/or put into greased baking dish.
Cook in bird (recommended because that is where it gets a lot of its flavor) or in baking dish at about 350*, covered for 30 minutes. Uncover for last few minutes if you like it crispy.
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Simple Homemade Turkey Stuffing Dressing
Learn how to make your own Simple Homemade Turkey Stuffing Dressing with just a few ingredients and an easy process!
Ingredients
- 3 sticks of butter
- 12 ounces chopped frozen onions, thawed
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 ½ loaves of bread
Instructions
Melt butter over low heat and then add onions, celery and parsley.
Cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, until vegetables are soft.
While vegetables are cooking, break bread into small pieces.
Pour over bread and gently stir to cover bread.
Stuff into bird and/or put into greased baking dish.
Cook in bird or in baking dish at about 350*, covered for 30 minutes. Uncover for last few minutes if you like it crispy.
Notes
This makes enough for a 16 pound turkey to be stuffed and a small extra dish on the side.
I used frozen onions to make it easy. If you use fresh, use about 3 ½ cups of chopped onions and cook until soft.
I used Nature’s Own 100% whole wheat, 20 ounce loaves.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 228Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 61mgSodium 213mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 1g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix using unknown brands unless named in the recipe. If nutrition is important to you, I highly encourage you to verify any data you see here with your favorite nutrition calculator. Also, you can put in exactly what you used so it is the most accurate. This is just to give you an idea, as any nutrition calculation is not exactly accurate unless every single product brand used is entered. Please note also that I am not a certified nutritionist or health professional of any kind. Please consult a doctor or trained professional for medical advice.
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