Best 5 Stuffing With Ritz Crackers Apples Walnuts Mushrooms Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Are you looking for a delectable and hearty stuffing recipe that will impress your family and friends? Look no further! This article features a collection of four unique stuffing recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Ritz Cracker Stuffing, bursting with buttery flavor, to the Apple Walnut Stuffing, featuring a sweet and crunchy twist, these recipes offer a variety of options to suit every palate. Additionally, the Mushroom and Sausage Stuffing adds a savory and earthy dimension, while the Cornbread Stuffing brings a moist and fluffy texture to the table. Whether you prefer a traditional stuffing or something a bit more adventurous, these recipes have got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a stuffing masterpiece that will make your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner truly memorable.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RITZ CRACKER STUFFING



Ritz Cracker Stuffing image

Ritz crackers are tasty but super fattening so use the low-fat Ritz crackers. Saved in my Thanksgiving file. You can use 4-6 Ritz cracker tubes for this.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Onions

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large onions, diced
oil or chicken fat, for frying the onions
3 stalks celery, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) Ritz crackers, crumbled into bits, 4 tube cylinders but can add 2 more tubes
1 -2 egg, lightly beaten
chicken stock, to baste

Steps:

  • Brown onions in oil or chicken fat until very brown; drain off grease.
  • Add onions and celery to the cracker bits in a large bowl; tossing to mix.
  • Add eggs to mixture and stir.
  • Put the stuffing into a souffle dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
  • Baste often with turkey drippings if you are making a turkey or use chicken stock.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 475.6, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 5

SLOW-COOKER APPLE-WALNUT STUFFING



Slow-Cooker Apple-Walnut Stuffing image

Enjoy this slow-cooked apple and walnut stuffing made with sliced mushrooms - a flavorful side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 package (14 oz) herb-seasoned stuffing cubes
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In 8-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the walnuts over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until nuts are lightly toasted. With slotted spoon, remove nuts from skillet; place in small dish. Add honey and nutmeg to nuts; mix to glaze. Set aside.
  • In same skillet, melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost tender.
  • Meanwhile, spray 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place stuffing cubes. Add mushrooms and celery mixture; mix lightly. Add applesauce and water; mix lightly.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with glazed walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MUSHROOM STUFFING WITH SAUSAGE, APPLE, AND WALNUTS



Mushroom Stuffing with Sausage, Apple, and Walnuts image

I hate being "good" over the holidays, but this lower-carb mushroom stuffing makes it so much better! This portobello mushroom-based stuffing has all the amazing flavors of a hearty stuffing without the bread. It is so easy, rich, and delicious, my family eats it as a side dish for any type of meat, any time of year.

Provided by Deirdre

Categories     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 stalk celery, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 large portobello mushrooms, diced
1 cup diced mixed mushrooms (such as shiitake, maitake, oyster, beech, and/or chanterelles)
4 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausages
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons red wine, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter, divided, or more to taste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried sage
2 large red apples, diced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle each eggplant slice generously with salt and sandwich between paper towels. Place a heavy pan on top of the eggplant slices and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Combine onion, walnuts, celery, and garlic in a bowl. Mix all mushrooms in a second bowl.
  • Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat. Squeeze sausage meat without the skin into meatball-sized segments and add to the skillet. Cook in its own juices until browned, breaking up sausage into bite-sized pieces while cooking, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion mixture to the skillet and saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, rinse off salt and any accumulated liquid from eggplant slices. Don't be afraid to twist and squeeze the slices. Dice eggplant and add with mushrooms to the skillet. Continue to cook stuffing over low heat until mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes. Add chicken stock, red wine, and 1 tablespoon butter. Season with oregano, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix in diced apples. Place remaining butter in thin pats on top of the stuffing and transfer skillet to the preheated oven.
  • Cook stuffing until browned on the top, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 983.4 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

MUSHROOM AND WALNUT STUFFING



Mushroom and Walnut Stuffing image

Make this stuffing for our Roast Turkey with Rosemary and Lemon. Pan-fry leftover stuffing and serve with eggs for a post-holiday brunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish
2 large yellow onions, diced small
3 celery stalks, diced medium (about 2 cups)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
10 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, diced small
2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
1 loaf crusty white bread, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (8 cups) and left uncovered overnight or toasted
1 to 1 1/2 cups low-sodium or homemade chicken or turkey broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onions and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, mushrooms, and sage to skillet; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are browned, 5 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until wine is almost evaporated. Transfer to bowl with vegetables; add walnuts, bread, and enough broth to moisten (stuffing should feel moist but not soggy). Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Add eggs to bread mixture and toss well to combine. Reserve 4 cups stuffing for turkey. Spoon remaining stuffing into a lightly oiled 2-quart baking dish. (To store, cover and refrigerate, up to 1 day.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in upper third. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top, 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g

APPLE-WALNUT STUFFING



Apple-Walnut Stuffing image

Enjoy this slow cooked apple and walnut stuffing that's sprinkled with walnuts - a flavorful side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 package (14 ounces) herb-seasoned stuffing cubes
1 jar (4 1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the walnuts in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until walnuts are lightly toasted. Remove walnuts from skillet, using slotted spoon; place in small dish. Stir honey and nutmeg into walnuts until glazed; set aside.
  • Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  • Spray 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place stuffing cubes in cooker. Add cooked celery and onion with butter and the mushrooms to stuffing cubes; mix lightly. Add applesauce and water; stir gently to mix.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle with glazed walnuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • To toast the walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
  • If you don't have fresh mushrooms, you can use dried mushrooms. Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before using.
  • To make the stuffing ahead of time, prepare it up to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, bring it to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • For a crispy topping, brush the top of the stuffing with melted butter and sprinkle with additional Ritz cracker crumbs before baking.

Conclusion:

This stuffing with Ritz crackers, apples, walnuts, and mushrooms is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Related Topics