This Homemade Stovetop Stuffing recipe better than the box kind. Plus it is made from start to finish on the stove. Also it is quick and easy to make this savory stuffing from scratch you will want to make it all the time.
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More about Homemade Stovetop Stuffing
If you are a fan of the box stuff, you will be over the moon for this stovetop stuffing. It has all of the flavor of the box but this stuffing mix using savory seasonings, onions and carrots. This stuffing makes everyone a fan of this side dish.
Why This Stove Top Stuffing Recipe Side Dish is a Keeper
This recipe is a favorite along with sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole. This is perfect Thanksgiving side for your Thanksgiving turkey. No baking dish required!
- 30 Minute Side: This easy stuffing mixture is really quick and easy and really makes any meal special. The stuffing is made in no time.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry and a great way to use leftover bread.
- Family will Love: Roast chicken and stuffing is always a special sunday dinner.
- Adaptable: Can make this homemade stove top stuffing a family favorite by adjusting the flavors how they like them. Leftover stuffing can be repurposed in so many dishes. Use with chicken breasts, turkey breast or roasted turkey.
If you’re looking for more excellent side dish recipes, try these Giblet and Turkey Neck Gravy, French Onion Pork Chops and Crispy Brown Sugar Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
Can I make this bread stuffing vegan?
Truly it is easy to make this recipe vegan or vegetarian. Use a vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth in this recipe. Also, use vegetable oil in place of the butter.
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Ingredient Notes for Homemade Stuffing Casserole
Free up oven space, save time and make this stuffing side dish that is better than the one in the red box. These simple ingredients make the stuffing so easy and you can even make the stuffing ahead of time.
- White Bread: Sandwich bread is key as the small holes and fluffy texture, make it best to absorb liquid and butter.
- Butter: Try using unsalted butter so that you can control the sodium level when you prepare the stuffing for thanksgiving dinner. It makes this a great recipe.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Homemade Stovetop Stuffing Recipe
You can always adjust and change this delicious homemade stuffing so make extra stuffing for leftovers. Your family will thank you.
- Seasonings: This easy recipe can be made with sage, fresh parsley and thyme.
- Nuts: Add some pecans or walnuts to your stuffing for a little crunch.
- Instant Pot: Make this recipe in the instant pot or slow cooker to clear up even more space on your oven.
- Premade: Use the seasoned bread cubes to make homemade stuffing.
How to Make Stuffing
These are the basic steps to make the stuffing. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Prep and Cook Time
First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees f. Then arrange bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Then bake for 4-6 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
STEP 2: In a Skillet
Next in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the finely chopped onions, carrots, celery and poultry seasoning and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and mix well for 30 seconds. Then add the chicken broth and All Purpose Seasoning Blend to the skillet and stir until simmering.
STEP 3: Turn Off the Heat
Turn off the heat and stir in the dried bread cubes until they are evenly coated. Finally, place a lid on the skillet and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Recipe FAQs to Make Stove Top Stuffing
Expert Tips for Making This Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
You will never want to make a box of stove top stuffing again after you see how easy it is to make this Stove top chicken stuffing mix. Want even more ideas and rules to make this stuffing, check Bon Appetit.
- Seasoning: The poultry seasoning and all purpose seasoning are so much better than salt and pepper and make it better than the boxed mix.
- Add Meat: Pancetta, Bacon or sausage to stuffing. Also add a little Parmesan cheese to make a cheesy stuffing if you like.
- Fresh: You will love the taste, use fresh herbs instead.
- Variation tip: Make this easy stovetop recipe in the air fryer to save even more space for thanksgiving or Christmas.
- Alternate ingredient/Substitution/Addition: A little wine or cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup will add a subtle flavor to the stuffing for thanksgiving. Chicken stock will also add more moisture and flavor for the stuffing for your thanksgiving table.
- Double: This recipe is perfect, double the amount for the stuffing recipe.
What to Serve with Stove Top Stuffing Casserole / More Stuffing Recipes
Homemade Stovetop Stuffing
Ingredients
- 20 slices White sandwich bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 8 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Medium onion, finely diced
- 2 Carrots, peeled and finely diced.
- 2 Stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 teaspoons Poultry Seasoning
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning Blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Arrange bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 4-6 minutes, or until is crispy and golden.
- Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Add the diced onions, carrots, celery and poultry seasoning and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth and All Purpose Seasoning Blend to the skillet and stir until simmering.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the dried bread cubes until they are evenly coated.
- Place a lid on the skillet and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
Expert Tips
- Seasoning: The poultry seasoning and all purpose seasoning are so much better than salt and pepper and make it better than the boxed mix.
- Add Meat: Pancetta, Bacon or sausage to stuffing. Also add a little Parmesan cheese to make a cheesy stuffing if you like.
- Fresh: You will love the taste, use fresh herbs instead.
- Variation tip: Make this easy stovetop recipe in the air fryer to save even more space for thanksgiving or Christmas.
- Alternate ingredient/Substitution/Addition: A little wine or cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup will add a subtle flavor to the stuffing for thanksgiving. Chicken stock will also add more moisture and flavor for the stuffing for your thanksgiving table.
- Double: This recipe is perfect, double the amount for the stuffing recipe.