Don't let the holidays stress you out! Making dressing is a snap! This Homemade Stuffing Recipe (just like mom used to make) feeds 6 or can be easily doubled (or tripled) to feed a crowd!
Raise your hand if you are hosting the holidays this year! Your search for the perfect Thanksgiving dressing recipe is over.
Any other stuffing lovers out there? Or is it dressing? Whatever you choose to call it, this Homemade Stuffing recipe with apples and sage is one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes!
To be honest, this recipe is so good we don't save it just for the holidays, I love to make it as a side dish with a roasted chicken too. Whenever I'm feeling a little nostalgic and want some comfort, this recipe makes an appearance on our table.
Ingredients
The ingredient list is pretty basic and made with easy to find items! If celery isn't your favorite, feel free to omit it. Are you a sage lover like me? Add a little more. It's easy to make it the way you love it!
- Seasoned Bread Cubes
- Apples
- Onions
- Celery
- poultry seasoning
- sage
- chicken broth
Instructions
I love the crispy, browned bits around the edges, so I bake mine a little longer. If you want it softer, simply add more chicken broth. This recipe is super forgiving and can easily be tailored to meet your taste.
FAQ
Stuffing is when it is cooked inside the bird and dressing is when it is baked separately. So technically this is dressing, but I always call it stuffing.
It's a mix of seasonings that adds a rich, savory flavor to homemade stuffing. You can find it in the spice aisle of your grocery store or make your own Homemade Poultry Seasoning at home.
Is your stuffing a soggy mess? Dom't despair, you can fix it! If you added too much moisture, it's easy to get it crispy. Simply spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake until it is dried to the desired texture.
Make-Ahead Tips
We all know that Thanksgiving cooking involves many different dishes and can be stressful. These make-ahead tips let you get the prep done the day before.
- Prepare the apple mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Place bread cubes and seasonings in a large bowl and set aside until ready to bake.
- Reheat apple mixture and toss with breadcrumbs.
More Thanksgiving Sides
- Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a great paleo option!
- Pear Salad with a Maple Vinaigrette will help everyone eat their greens.
- Cornbread Stuffing Recipe filled with sausage and dried fruit is always a hit!
- These Make-ahead Mashed Potatoes let you get the work (and mess) done ahead of time!
Recipe
Homemade Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) bag Sage and Onion Stuffing Cubes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 apples, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1-2 tablespoons sage
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add apples, celery, and onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until onions are soft.
- Place bread cubes in a large bowl.
- Add apple mixture and toss to coat.
- Add seasonings and stir.
- Add broth and stir to coat. Add enough for the bread cubes to be wet, but not soggy.
- Grease a 9 x 12 baking dish and place bread mixture in pan.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until desired brownness is reached.
Notes
You can prepare the apple mixture the day before. Cover tightly and refrigerate.
When ready to assemble stuffing, remove apple mixture from refrigerator and warm slightly to melt butter.
Combine with bread cubes and bake.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 162mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 2g
Never make stuffing from a box again! Making dressing is a snap with this easy Homemade Stuffing recipe filled with apples and sage.
Bye, bye soggy stuffing. Hello apple sage stuffing cups!
I hateeee soggy stuffing and I LOVE this recipe!
Stuffing is my favorite part of Thanksgiving! I just love it. This version sounds fantastic!
stuffing muffins are the BEST! and I love that you added apple
I love this idea of making the stuffing in muffin cups - makes it so much easier to serve and so much more crispy!
What a great way to make stuffing! Crispy stuffing is the best!
I always make stuffing cups from leftover stuffing! Love them!
Those crispy muffin stuffing cups sound amazing! Sage and apple are the best two parts of stuffing! Well, that and the crispy bits. Genius.
I love stuffing muffins!!! And I love the apple sage flavor combo in yours! YUM!!!
This is genius on so many levels including ...dare I say it ...portion control. And, you are stuffing the dressing into the muffin cups so I think the name is still politically correct!