Best 6 Vegetable Stuffing Bake Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish? Look no further than this Vegetable Stuffing Bake, a delectable casserole packed with an array of vegetables, savory stuffing mix, and a creamy sauce. This delightful recipe offers a symphony of textures and flavors, making it a perfect main course or side dish for any occasion. If you're looking for a vegan alternative, this recipe also includes a plant-based version that uses vegetable broth and vegan butter. Additionally, there's a gluten-free option that swaps out the traditional stuffing mix for a gluten-free alternative. With its simple preparation and customizable ingredients, this Vegetable Stuffing Bake promises a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone can enjoy.

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

SWEET AND SAVORY ROOT VEGETABLE STUFFING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, (2 of the tablespoons cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced
One 1-pound butternut squash, halved, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
Two 6-ounce Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Zest of 1 large lemon
8-ounce loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
1 1/4 cups (6 ounces) dried cranberries
1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup vegetable stock
5 ounces (about 2/3 cup) goat cheese, coarsely crumbled, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13- by 9- by 2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Grease a 15- by 12-inch piece of foil with 1/2 tablespoon of the butter. Set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Add the carrots, parsnips, leeks, butternut squash, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook stirring frequently, until the vegetables start to soften, about 15 minutes. Add the remaining olive oil, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the thyme, allspice, apples and lemon zest. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the bread cubes and eggs until coated. Add the cranberries and apple juice concentrate. Add the vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining butter pieces on top. Pour the vegetable stock over the top and cover the baking dish with foil, buttered-side down. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the top is slightly crisp and brown in spots, 20 to 25 minutes longer. Let the stuffing rest 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle the goat cheese on top if using, and serve.

VEGETABLE STUFFING BAKE



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This vegetable medley has become a family dinner tradition for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even though our three children are now married, when we get together for the holidays, this dish is always on the menu. It's as important to them as the turkey! -Becky Kusmaul Ankeny, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup process cheese sauce
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower, thawed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen brussels sprouts, thawed and halved
1 package (6 ounces) corn bread stuffing mix, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the soup and cheese sauce until blended; heat through. In a large bowl, combine the vegetables and 1 cup stuffing mix. Add soup mixture and mix well., Transfer to two greased shallow 2-qt. baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining stuffing mix. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender and edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY VEGETABLE STUFFING



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Love stuffing? Try a tasty version packed with veggies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)
2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
1 cup corn
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 cups sage and onion-seasoned stuffing cubes (from 14-oz bag)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add stir-fry vegetables. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir in broccoli and corn. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are thawed. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in stuffing cubes and thyme. Spoon into baking dish.
  • Cover with foil; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/2 Cup), Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Drew Weeks sent the recipe for this old-fashioned dressing from his home in Edisto Island, South Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
10 slices bread, toasted and cubed
3 cups chopped celery
1-1/3 cups chopped onion
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules or 1-1/2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1/4 cup boiling water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon each poultry seasoning, dried basil and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon each salt and dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. For cornbread, in a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk egg, water, milk and oil. Stir into flour mixture just until blended. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Crumble into a large bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. , For stuffing, stir bread cubes into cornbread crumbs. In a nonstick skillet, cook celery and onion in oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir into cornbread mixture. , In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. In a large bowl, combine the broth, egg, seasonings and bouillon mixture. Pour over cornbread mixture; toss to coat evenly., Transfer to a greased 13x9x2-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI VEGETABLE STUFFING/CASSEROLE



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This started as a way to use up all the leftover raw veggies in my fridge, but turned into something better when hubby brought home a loaf of free artisan como bread! Great main dish for vegetarians or side dish for chicken, pork or fish.

Provided by Black Radish

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

8 green zucchini, medium dice
1/2 white onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 red bell pepper, diced
5 fresh garlic cloves, minced
6 slices crusty day old artisan bread, cubed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/4 cup salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a steaming bag, or in a steamer, par-cook cauliflower & carrots until al dente.
  • Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss in a colander. Allow to set for 15 minutes. Rinse, drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Meanwhile in a large bowl, combine all vegetables, bread, eggs, olive oil, garlic, cheeses and sprinkle with spices. Toss until everything is well coated and bread is moist.
  • If bread is really dry, add another egg at your discretion.
  • Pour into a buttered casserole dish - 9x13. Drizzle melted butter over the top and add more parmesan if you like.
  • Bake uncovered until puffy and golden brown on top and cooked all the way through. Approximate baking time will depend on the moistness of the bread used, but plan on at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.9, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 114.9, Sodium 730.6, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.5, Protein 11.9

EASY VEGETARIAN STUFFING



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Now my vegetarian doesn't have to miss out on stuffing. And it is a good way to use up slightly stale bread--just stick the ends in the freezer!

Provided by MOMFISH

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cube vegetable bouillon
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons salted butter
½ cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ½ cups cubed stale bread

Steps:

  • Combine boiling water and bouillon cube; stir until dissolved.
  • Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low to low heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, sage, marjoram, and pepper, then pour in dissolved bouillon.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then remove pan from the heat. Gently stir in bread cubes. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 420.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Prep Vegetables Evenly: Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like thyme, sage, and rosemary add a burst of flavor.
  • Don't Overcook Vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their texture and nutrients.
  • Season Generously: Don't be shy with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: The more colorful and diverse your vegetables, the more flavorful your stuffing will be.
  • Let Stuffing Cool Before Baking: This helps the stuffing hold its shape and prevents it from becoming too dry.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: The top of the stuffing should be golden brown and crispy.

Conclusion:

Vegetable stuffing bake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's also a healthy and hearty meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a vegetable stuffing bake that's sure to impress your family and friends.

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