topic Re: PACKAGED DRESSING...any extras to add? in Kitchen

PACKAGED DRESSING...any extras to add?

Flatbush — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:31:37 GMT

I have usually saved bits and pieces of bread, for dressings, but not this year.

I am going to use Stove Top, but what can I add to make that "home made" taste ?

No one here likes mushrooms, so anything else that would work?

Thanks.

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Sooner — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:32:25 GMT

We add sautéed onions and celery but we use all cornbread

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:51:38 GMT

I use Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing Crumbs (14 oz. bag). I add sautéed diced celery & diced onion (a generous cup of each) that's been done in a generous amount real butter ( 1/4-1/3 cup). I use Kettle & Fire chicken broth for the liquid instead of water. Heat 2.5 - 2.75 cups, depending on how moist you want the stuffing to be. I always stuff the turkey but you can easily do this while the turkey is resting prior to carving. Be sure to heat your broth to boiling and after mixing everything together let it sit for a few minutes to allow the stuffing crumbs to absorb the liquid. Give it one more quick stir before serving.

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meallen616 — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:09:57 GMT

We add celery, onions and mushrooms!

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catter70 — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:26:21 GMT

Not sure anything would make it taste homemade. Not a fan.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:06:33 GMT

Might as well go from scratch if dressing it up. I dried out bread for mine.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:47:16 GMT

celery, onion, cranberries

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Ainhisg — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:20:58 GMT

I use this recipe. I kid you not; it is so good--not too wet, not too dry--a perfect consistency with delicious taste. And so easy! I take it to two different TG celebrations, and everyone goes on and on about it. lol I use one cornbread Stove Top and one turkey Stove Top for the mixes. I also included my pic of the finished recipe.

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charsha — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:25:24 GMT

@Flatbush I usually add sautee'd onions and celery to the Stove Top, and use chicken broth instead of water. If I am in the mood, I will also add cooked chicken sausage to the stuffing. Enjoy!

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MaverDaver — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:26:36 GMT

Ground pork sausage like Jimmy Dean. Adds moisture and gives stuffing a nice taste. This in addition to onions & celery.

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Desertdi — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:22:03 GMT

chopped walnuts, slivered almonds...

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wagirl — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:33:27 GMT

Not a packaged stuffing fan--I make my own.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:29:59 GMT

I always use Pepperidge Farm cornbread dressing mix. Add onion, celery, poultry seasoning, a chopped apple, chicken broth, 3 beaten eggs, a can of cream of chicken soup. I add a chopped deboned otisserie chicken and cook in slow cooker about 3 hrs. I make it just for me and eat it every day til it's gone.

This makes a chicken and dressing dinner with minimal effort and is delicious. Lots of cranberry sauce.

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cusegirl — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:51:33 GMT

We love stovetop stuffing. I saute onions and celery in butter, then crumbled Italian sausage. Very easy and has a lot of flavor.

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Puppy Galore — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:08:54 GMT

@MaverDaver wrote:
Ground pork sausage like Jimmy Dean. Adds moisture and gives stuffing a nice taste. This in addition to onions & celery.

@MaverDaver

Do you drain the grease from Jimmy Dean's sausage?

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cusegirl — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:40:40 GMT

@ Puppy Galore, when I add the Italian sausage I definitely drain the grease

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Puppy Galore — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:44:36 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I use Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing Crumbs (14 oz. bag). I add sautéed diced celery & diced onion (a generous cup of each) that's been done in a generous amount real butter ( 1/4-1/3 cup). I use Kettle & Fire chicken broth for the liquid instead of water. Heat 2.5 - 2.75 cups, depending on how moist you want the stuffing to be. I always stuff the turkey but you can easily do this while the turkey is resting prior to carving. Be sure to heat your broth to boiling and after mixing everything together let it sit for a few minutes to allow the stuffing crumbs to absorb the liquid. Give it one more quick stir before serving.

@JeanLouiseFinch

Do you bake it?

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Etoile308 — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:52:13 GMT

Like others, low sodium chicken stock, a chub of sausage browned and drained, celery, and onions.

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Mary Bailey — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:02:40 GMT

I cook & drain: 2 mild 1# sausage chubs and 1 1# hot sausage chub; diced and sauted: large onion & 1 pkg celery - add to 3 boxes of prepared StoveTop.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:05:12 GMT

@Puppy Galore wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I use Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing Crumbs (14 oz. bag). I add sautéed diced celery & diced onion (a generous cup of each) that's been done in a generous amount real butter ( 1/4-1/3 cup). I use Kettle & Fire chicken broth for the liquid instead of water. Heat 2.5 - 2.75 cups, depending on how moist you want the stuffing to be. I always stuff the turkey but you can easily do this while the turkey is resting prior to carving. Be sure to heat your broth to boiling and after mixing everything together let it sit for a few minutes to allow the stuffing crumbs to absorb the liquid. Give it one more quick stir before serving.
@JeanLouiseFinch

Do you bake it?

yes, but not too long, @Puppy Galore. It can be done while the turkey is resting and being sliced, so about 25-30 minutes. 350* oven. Sorry, for not being clear.