Best 3 Moms Awesome Stuffing Recipes

In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke the warmth and comfort of a home-cooked meal like stuffing. This versatile side dish, often associated with Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide with its ability to elevate any main course. Our collection of stuffing recipes takes this classic dish to new heights, offering a diverse range of flavors and textures to suit every palate. From traditional sage and onion stuffing to unique variations like cornbread stuffing and wild rice stuffing, our recipes cater to both classic and adventurous tastes. With step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists, these stuffing recipes are accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. Whether you're seeking a classic stuffing to complement your holiday feast or a creative twist to surprise your dinner guests, our curated selection has something for everyone.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

AWESOME SAUSAGE, APPLE AND CRANBERRY STUFFING

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This Thanksgiving stuffing is fantastic! It is very flavorful and fresh-tasting. This recipe will stuff a 10-pound turkey (which serves six) plus extra. I replaced the usual pork sausage with much healthier turkey sausage. Other dried fruits may also be used in place of cranberries.

Provided by Stacy M. Polcyn

Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ cups cubed whole wheat bread
3 ¾ cups cubed white bread
1 pound ground turkey sausage
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
2 ½ teaspoons dried sage
1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 Golden Delicious apple, cored and chopped
¾ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup minced fresh parsley
1 cooked turkey liver, finely chopped
¾ cup turkey stock
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degree C). Spread the white and whole wheat bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toasted. Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.
In a large skillet, cook the sausage and onions over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps until evenly browned. Add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
Pour sausage mixture over bread in bowl. Mix in chopped apple, dried cranberries, parsley, and liver. Drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. Allow stuffing to cool completely before loosely stuffing a turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 547.5 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

MOM'S BEST STUFFING

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A thirty year old recipe that just seems to get better with time. I went to visit my daughter 3000 miles away and I still had to make the stuffing for dinner.

Provided by crazymom

Categories Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

12 ounces bulk sausage or 12 ounces sausage links
1/2 cup butter
3 cups onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
3 cups mushrooms, chopped
6 cups cornbread stuffing mix
6 cups bread cubes
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 1/2 cups turkey broth or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 eggs

Steps:

Saute sausage until brown; remove from pan and cut into small bites.
In a large skillet, melt butter and cook onion, celery, and mushrooms over medium heat for 3 minutes or until softened.
Transfer sausage and veggies, including any butter that is left in the pan to a bowl.
Add stuffing mix, bread cubes, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, pecans, turkey stock, and eggs.
Toss well and adjust seasoning.
Stuffing should be moist but not soggy. Add more stock if needed.
Transfer to a baking dish.
Bake in a 325 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes covered and 10 minutes uncovered until heated through and crust forms on top.
Or better yet stuff it into a big fat turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.8, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 773.6, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5, Protein 13

MOM'S AWESOME STUFFING

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This is my mom's recipe. I was raised on stuffing (my parents are from up north but now live in the south), not dressing so if I want stuffing when I have a turkey I either have to go to my mom's house or I have to make it myself. My mom is not a recipe kind of person but I helped her make it (so I could learn) and wrote it down as we went. These are all appoximations since I tend to vary the amounts as I cook it just like she does in her cooking. One thing is for sure, it's delicious!!! Oh yeah, it makes enough for an army... I am not sure about the cooking time, it could be more, depending if you cook it in a turkey or less if not, for the most part everything is cooked except the vegetables. ENJOY!

Provided by Chef 495452

Categories For Large Groups

Time 2h10m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 lbs hot pork sausage
1 stalk celery
2 -3 portabella mushrooms (cutup, 10 pieces)
3 large onions
1 zucchini
2 yellow squash
5 -7 slices whole wheat bread (cut into small cubes)
1 (16 ounce) package pepperidge farm herb seasoned stuffing mix
poultry seasoning (lots of it!)
sage (lots!)
cranberries (if you desire)
apple (Granny Smith is good but your choice)

Steps:

Brown sausage and drain partially. (Keep some grease for stuffing).
Cook Pepperidge Farm stuffing according to directions on package.
Mix sausage, part of grease, cooked stuffing and all other ingredients, cooking on low on stovetop, continue to cook a while and taste, cook and taste.
When it taste to your liking, you can either put it in the oven for 350 degrees for an hour or hour and a half or the best way is to stuff the turkey loosely with it. Don't forget to sew the turkey. If you do stuff the turkey, you will most likely have extra stuffing so you will have to bake some of it in a oven safe dish like I was talking about before.
If you cook it in a dish in the stove, make sure you stir it every 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.3, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 980.1, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 13.9

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh, flavorful vegetables and herbs will make a big difference in the final dish.
Don't overstuff the turkey. This will help the stuffing cook evenly and prevent it from becoming dry.
Bake the stuffing in a covered dish. This will help keep it moist and flavorful.
Let the stuffing rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to serve.
If you're making stuffing ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the stuffing for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Mom's Awesome Stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. With its savory blend of flavors and textures, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a side dish that will wow your guests, give Mom's Awesome Stuffing a try. You won't be disappointed!