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A golden-brown baked stuffing in a casserole dish, fresh out of the oven.

Quick way to grow 4 stuffing variations

This recipe offers four quick and easy stuffing variations, perfect for adding diverse flavors to any meal. Each variation uses a base of breadcrumbs and broth, with unique additions for distinct tastes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 6 cups breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
Sausage & Herb Variation
  • 1 pound sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
Apple & Cranberry Variation
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
Mushroom & Thyme Variation
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
Cornbread & Chorizo Variation
  • 6 cups cornbread, crumbled
  • 0.5 pound chorizo, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 jalapeño, minced

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large bowls
  • baking dishes

Method
 

Base Preparation
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté chopped onion and celery until softened, which takes about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the sautéed vegetables and gradually add the vegetable broth, tossing until evenly moistened.
Sausage & Herb Variation
  1. Mix the cooked and crumbled sausage, sage, and thyme into a portion of the prepared stuffing base until well combined.
Apple & Cranberry Variation
  1. Fold the diced apple, dried cranberries, and cinnamon into a separate portion of the stuffing base.
Mushroom & Thyme Variation
  1. Sauté the sliced mushrooms until tender, then stir them with the fresh thyme into another section of the stuffing base.
Cornbread & Chorizo Variation
  1. In a new bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread with cooked chorizo and minced jalapeño, then mix in a portion of the original stuffing base.
Baking Instructions
  1. Transfer each stuffing variation to a separate baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and heated through.

Notes

Adjust broth quantity as needed for desired stuffing consistency. For a moister stuffing, cover with foil during the first 20 minutes of baking. These stuffings can be prepared a day in advance and reheated.