Best 8 Moms Best Bread Stuffing Recipes

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**Aromatic and Savory Bread Stuffing Recipes for Every Occasion**

Bread stuffing is a classic side dish that can elevate any meal with its comforting flavors and textures. From traditional to unique variations, this versatile dish offers a wide range of options to suit every taste. Whether you're looking for a classic stuffing recipe for your Thanksgiving feast or a creative twist for your next dinner party, this collection has something for everyone.

**Explore a Culinary Journey Through Bread Stuffing Delights:**

1. **Classic Bread Stuffing:** Embark on a culinary journey with this timeless recipe, featuring a blend of savory herbs, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly seasoned bread cubes. This traditional stuffing is a comforting staple that will bring back fond memories and warm hearts.

2. **Cornbread Stuffing:** Discover the Southern charm of cornbread stuffing, a delectable combination of moist cornbread, savory sausage, and a medley of vegetables. This flavor-packed stuffing adds a touch of sweetness and a golden-brown crust that will tantalize your taste buds.

3. **Wild Rice Stuffing:** Experience the nutty flavor and chewy texture of wild rice stuffing. This unique variation combines wild rice, mushrooms, and dried cranberries, creating a sophisticated and flavorful side dish that will impress your guests.

4. **Apple Sausage Stuffing:** Indulge in the sweet and savory symphony of apple sausage stuffing. This recipe blends the flavors of juicy apples, savory sausage, and a hint of cinnamon, resulting in a stuffing that is both comforting and exciting.

5. **Oyster Stuffing:** Take a culinary adventure with oyster stuffing, a seafood lover's delight. Plump oysters, sautéed vegetables, and a creamy sauce come together to create a luxurious and briny stuffing that will transport you to the coast.

6. **Vegetarian Stuffing:** Delight in the vibrant flavors of vegetarian stuffing, a hearty and wholesome dish packed with a variety of vegetables, grains, and herbs. This meatless option is a delicious and satisfying choice for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Embrace the versatility of bread stuffing and embark on a culinary journey through these diverse recipes. From classic to contemporary, there's a stuffing here to tantalize every palate and make your meals memorable.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOM'S STUFFING



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I love Stove Top Stuffing. There. I said it. But when my family needed to remove gluten from our diet, we were desperate for a good stuffing/dressing that we could eat -- holidays are just not the same without the food you love. This is my own recipe, and I'm very proud of it :) My family loves it so much I always have to...

Provided by Tam D

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c butter
2 large yellow onions, chopped
2 c celery, chopped fine
12 c bread cubes*
1 1/2 tsp each: marjoram and salt
3/4 tsp each: sage, thyme, pepper
1 tsp parsley flakes
1/2-1 c chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Chop onion and celery.
  • 2. Saute onion and celery in butter, in a large 4 qt. (oven-safe) pot, over medium heat. Stir often, until soft and golden. This will take about 20 minutes.
  • 3. While the vegetables are cooking, cut your bread into cubes. Set aside.
  • 4. Stir the seasonings into the onion and celery mixture. Add chicken broth, and heat just to boiling -- do not boil.
  • 5. Turn off heat, and stir in bread cubes. Toss to coat, till everything is blended well. If you need more broth you can add it here, but you don't want it too wet. It's going to soften more as it warms in the oven.
  • 6. At this point the stuffing is ready to serve. But it's even better if you warm it in the oven, at 350* for 20-30 minutes. For moist stuffing warm it right in your pot. If you like your stuffing dry, spread it in a shallow baking dish for this step. This recipe holds very well, so if you need a little more time, just cover and set the pot aside until you're ready, then uncover and warm 30-40 minutes.
  • 7. *Fresh or dry, it doesn't matter, just what you have on hand. If what you have is fresh, just cut it up an hour or two before you want to use it, or lay it on a baking sheet in the oven while you preheat. Use regular bread or gluten free bread, and try a mixture of two or three, like whole wheat, 12 grain, sourdough, sprouted grain, even rye, or cornbread leftovers! Chances are, if it's bread you like, you're going to enjoy it in the stuffing. I keep the heels of a loaf in a bag in the freezer just for this. Whatever is in the mix, it's always delicious.
  • 8. NOTES: For weeknight dinners I just make half the recipe. The onion and celery can be prepared ahead and stored in the frig until you're ready to put the stuffing together. If you like more stuff in your stuffing, just throw it in: with the onion and celery if it needs cooked, or with the broth at the end if it doesn't. Options include: mushrooms, chestnuts, oysters If you're vegetarian, use whatever butter substitute you like, and use water or vegetable broth in place of the chicken stock. This recipe really is no fail!

HOMEMADE BREAD STUFFING



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This is a recipe that I have used for years, but with my own little tweaks added to it. Loved by all every time we make it. We usually double this recipe.

Provided by Mary Guilds

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
¾ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups chopped celery with leaves
9 cups soft bread cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until; saute onion and celery in hot butter until onion is soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Put bread cubes in a large bowl. Season bread with salt, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Add onion mixture to bread cubes; stir. Pour bread mixture into a large casserole dish and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and hot, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 515.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

MOM'S BEST BREAD STUFFING



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Traditional turkey/chicken stuffing recipe my mom, Agnes, has been making since before I was born. Can also be cooked outside the bird in an oven baking dish. Excellent cold, sliced on turkey sandwiches!

Provided by Kachup

Categories     Grains

Time 2h50m

Yield 1 stuffing

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups dried or toasted bread, cubed (good for an 8 - 10 lb. roasting chicken or turkey)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Steps:

  • Moisten bread cubes with milk or hot water.
  • Add salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and egg.
  • Combine mixture.
  • Melt butter in frying pan and add onions until slightly browned, then add celery.
  • Stir, then add to bread cube mixture.
  • Stuff turkey or chicken lightly with stuffing, being careful not to pack stuffing in tightly.
  • Rub turkey or chicken well with oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Put in 300 degree oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  • After 1 1/2 hour turn oven down to 250 degrees.

THE BEST STUFFING RECIPE



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An Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing is a classic recipe for stuffing made with bread cubes, sauteed onions, celery, and butter.

Provided by Kristen Chidsey

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter (plus more for greasing pan)
1 large onion (diced)
3 celery stalks (chopped)
3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves (stems discarded)
1 pound bread (cubed)
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange it onto a baking sheet. Allow the bread to dry out for 3-12 hours.
  • Grease an 8x8 or 2-quart baking dish with butter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt 1/4 cup (or 1/2 stick) butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet, over medium-low heat.
  • Add onions, celery, and fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute veggies until softened slightly, about 7 minutes.
  • Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add in the sauteed veggies and another pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well.
  • Add in the chicken stock, 1 cup at a time, and toss until bread cubes are moistened completely. You want the bread to be wet and softened, but not drenched in liquid or soggy. You may not use all the liquid.
  • Pour the prepared stuffing into the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes covered. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 588 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S OLD FASHION BREAD STUFFING



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This is our oldest family recipe. It is the essential stuffing and is the taste of our family meals.

Provided by mrsteacher22

Categories     Grains

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
12 cups dry breadcrumbs
1 cup chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large skillet cook celery and onion in melted butter over medium heat until tender, but do not let get brown. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in seasoning and lemon pepper.
  • Place bread cubes in a large bowl; add onion mixture and beaten egg.
  • Drizzle with enough chicken broth to moisten; toss lightly to combine. Add a little milk for flavoring.
  • Spoon stuffing into neck and body cavities of the turkey.
  • If you have some leftover, place it in a buttered casserole dish. Bake covered for 30-45 minutes or until heated through. You will want to add more chicken broth so that it isn't so dry. When it cooks inside the turkey it gets very moist, but in a baking dish it gets dry.
  • Recipe makes enough for a 15 pound bird.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 925, Carbohydrate 79.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 15.7

MOM'S BEST STUFFING



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Simple, flavorful family favorite

Provided by Margaret Walters

Categories     Sides

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

large loaf of bread preferably white bread
large one large stalk of celery
stick one stick of butter
can(s) 1 can chicken or turkey stock
small 1small onion chopped
amount bunch 1 small bunch parsley chopped
amount tsp 1/4 teaspoon each salt & pepper
amount can(s) small can of mushrooms(optional)
MOM'S BEST STUFFING

Steps:

  • 1. cut loaf of white bread into small cubes. Saute onions and celery in melted butter in large fry pan or pot overlow heat. When onions and celery turn soft and translucent, add cubes of white bread, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. You may need to add some chicken stock at this time.
  • 2. Stuffing should be soft but hold together. Add mushrooms. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for about 25 minutes. Serve while hot. Enjoy!

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

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

"SIMPLE IS BEST" DRESSING



Leave the sausage, nuts, dried fruit behind in favor of this easy, vegetarian-friendly stuffing recipe with country bread and Thanksgiving-classic herbs.

Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Thanksgiving     Bon Appétit     Side     Stuffing/Dressing     Herb     Onion     Bake     Celery     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Vegetarian

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter plus more for baking dish
1 pound good-quality day-old white bread, torn into 1" pieces (about 10 cups)
2½ cups chopped yellow onions
1½ cups ¼" slices celery
½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Butter a 13x9x2" baking dish and set aside. Scatter bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until dried out, about 1 hour. Let cool; transfer to a very large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, melt 3/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and celery. Stir often until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add to bowl with bread; stir in herbs, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in 1 1/4 cups broth and toss gently. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 1 1/4 cups broth and eggs in a small bowl. Add to bread mixture; fold gently until thoroughly combined. Transfer to prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of dressing registers 160°F, about 40 minutes. (Note: Dressing can be made one day ahead up to this point. Uncover the dressing, let cool, then cover again and chill. The next day, proceed with the final bake as described below.)
  • Bake dressing, uncovered, until set and top is browned and crisp, 40-45 minutes longer (if chilled, add 10-15 minutes).

Tips:

  • Use a variety of breads for a more flavorful stuffing. Stale bread is ideal for stuffing, as it absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients well. A combination of white bread, whole wheat bread, and cornbread is a good option.
  • Toast the bread cubes before adding them to the stuffing. This will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Use a flavorful broth or stock in the stuffing. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth are all good options. You can also use a combination of broths for a more complex flavor.
  • Add plenty of seasonings to the stuffing. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and celery salt are all good options. You can also add fresh herbs, such as parsley, sage, or thyme.
  • Don't overstuff the turkey or chicken. The stuffing should be loosely packed, so that it has room to expand as it cooks.
  • Bake the stuffing at a high temperature for a crispy crust. 375 degrees Fahrenheit is a good temperature for baking stuffing.

Conclusion:

Mom's Best Bread Stuffing is a classic Thanksgiving dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its flavorful combination of bread, broth, seasonings, and herbs, this stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. Whether you are serving it with turkey, chicken, or ham, this stuffing is sure to be a hit.

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