Due to my son being an officer in the service and my daughter as an OR nurse, we tend to celebrate Thanksgiving early! It is always so good to have both my babies under the same roof! So I pull out all the stops and make an AMAZING feast of turkey and Honey Baked Ham. With all the fixings of course! But my family has always LOVED my stuffing recipe. So I wanted to share with you what we consider to be The BEST Turkey Stuffing Recipe for this Holiday!
Never the same!
It is funny as I never make the stuffing the same way twice, it is always similar, but I usually go rogue and try new things all the time to mix things up. This is by far the tastiest recipe I have made and I think it is different than the “main stream” versions of turkey stuffing, or dressing, as some would call it. But lets get started on the most AMAZING turkey stuffing ever!
Best Bread for Stuffing!
In this recipe I used bagged herb cubed stuffing mix. However, I have made it with a combination of half cornbread and cubed. I have also made my own sour dough cubes. But cutting up fresh bread then baking always seems to be little harder and never quite as tasty as when I used the bagged bread cubes. But you do whatever you love best. I am a big fan of trying different variations of recipes to find what you love most!
Other Ingredient Variations to Try
I use apples and cranberries in my turkey stuffing recipe, however, I have also been known to use dried or fresh blueberries. I have also used dried cherries. When using blueberries, sourdough or cornbread I like best. When using cried cherries, sourdough or the herb stuffing cubes has a really nice flavor!
The BEST Turkey Stuffing Recipe for this Holiday
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Pork Sausage *use Chorizo if you would like more of a spicy "kick"
- 1 12 oz Bag Herb Seasoned Stuffing Mix
- 2 cans Chicken Broth *This makes the stuffing very moist, if you want it a little drier, use a little less chicken broth
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1 medium Apple *I used a Honey Crisp Apple. Feel free to cut up 2 apples if you desire more apples!
- 1/2 medium Yellow Onion
- 3 Celery Stalks, Diced
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries *optional, I sometimes use more too!
- 2 TBSP Rosemary Seasoning Mix *If you don't have the Rosemary Seasoning Mix, combine garlic power, dried rosemary, thyme and salt/pepper to taste for a substitute.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease 9x9 baking dish. 9x13 inch dish if you are not stuffing your turkey. Set dishes aside.
- Chop and core the apple, chop the celery and half the onion. Set aside until ready to cook.
- In a large pan, cook sausage over medium heat, until no longer pink and crumbly. Set aside.
- Melt butter in pan (over medium heat) then add the onion and celery. Cook for about 2-3 minutes then add the apple pieces and cranberries. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Add sausage and stir until combined.
- Sprinkle seasoning mix and salt/pepper to taste over the mixture. And mix again until combined.
- Add stuffing cubes and mix thoroughly. Then slowly add 3 cups of chicken broth a little at a time so it is evenly distributed though out the mixture. Cook over medium heat for 5-10 min until all the broth is absorbed.
- Place in baking dish and bake for 25-30 minute at 425 degrees. If you are using a 9x13 inch pan, you will only need to cook for 20-30 minutes. Use a smaller pan and you may have to cook a little longer. Top should be browned and have a slight crisp to it! Then enjoy!
Conclusion
This is definitely The BEST Turkey Stuffing Recipe for this Holiday in my family’s opinion! Some other ways you can alter this recipe is to add 3/4 cups of chopped pecans! That is another way I have altered my recipe or delete the cranberries! Either way, I believe you and your family will thoroughly enjoy this yummy side dish!
Products I love!
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This is the Rosemary Herb mix I used for my potato wedges! And they were wonderful! CLICK HERE to purchase!
More importantly, thank you for spending your time here at Colorado Kelly! I love having you here and appreciate everyone that comes to visit and look forward to having you come back soon!
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Brooke
This recipe is delicious and EASY. And don’t we all want easy during the holidays?
Kelly
Yes we do!!!! =)
Bennett Flaherty
Oh, yum–This looks delicious! I’m going to attempt making this with veg substitutions; I’m sure it’ll be a hit in our household!
Kelly
You will have to let me know what substitutes you do!!!
Kathy Kenny Ngo
I definitely need to have a taste of this recipe. It looks really filling.
Kelly
It was quite yummy!
Davindra
Looks like a very simple stuffing and I like the idea of using chorizo to spice it up.
Kelly
Chorizo is a good option for a little more “spice”!
Gervin Khan
This dish looks really good and tasty, and it has an easy to follow procedure of cooking it. Thank you!
Kelly
I try to make my recipes as easy to follow as possible!
Christa
I am so excited about Thanksgiving and all the yummy food. I want to try all new recipes this year, so this is perfect.
Kelly
Thank you!!!
Kait
Stuffing is my favorite dish for Thanksgiving, and I truly believe we should be eating it all year! I love how you used fruit in this with the apples and cranberries. Sounds and looks delicious!
Kelly
Thank you! It is a favorite of mine too!
Heidi
Stuffing is my favorite thanksgiving dish! Can’t get enough of it. Will have to try this!
Kelly
I can’t either!!!!
Yanitza Ninett
This seems like an easy recipe. Looks good too!
Kelly
It is very easy!!!!!
The Southern Thing
This looks so delicious and perfect for Thanksgiving!!
Kelly
Yes it is!