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Cheater Stuffing

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes (bake time side dish 15–25 min)
  • Total Time: 35–45 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Sauté + Mix + Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

A quick and flavorful upgrade to boxed stuffing, combining sautéed aromatics and poultry seasoning with easy mix‑and‑bake convenience.


Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 23 stalks celery, chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 12 cups chicken broth (or other broth)
  • Hot water (as needed)
  • 1 (6 oz) package Stovetop‑style stuffing mix


Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion and celery in butter until softened.
  2. Sprinkle with poultry seasoning and mix, then set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Toss the sautéed mixture into the dry stuffing mix.
  4. Heat broth, then adjust with hot water to match the liquid called for on the stuffing box.
  5. Add the broth mixture to the stuffing and stir well.
  6. For stuffing in turkey, stuff as usual; for a side dish, place in a greased baking dish, cover, and bake at 325 °F for 15–25 minutes.

Notes

  • Can be used to stuff a turkey or baked as a casserole-style side dish.
  • Seasoning packet from the box is effectively replaced/enhanced by the sautéed aromatics and poultry seasoning.
  • Adjust broth amount to follow your stuffing mix’s box directions.