Christmas stuffing recipes (2024)

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Sage and onion stuffing
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.26 ratings
Complete a roast dinner with sage and onion stuffing. Make it even easier by packing the mixture into a small baking dish instead of rolling into balls
- 55 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Make homemade stuffing to serve with a Sunday roast or Christmas dinner. Made with sourdough, sausagemeat, onion, apple and sage, it's full of flavour
- 50 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings
Get friends and family round for an Easter lunch and make this crown of lamb a special centrepiece – your butcher could prep it, or follow our tips
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
Jamaican stuffing
A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings
Try a spiced stuffing for your Christmas turkey or chicken. This recipe was handed down by Michael's grandmother, Esme, from Saint Mary in Jamaica
- 50 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Pigs-in-blankets Christmas stuffing balls
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.21 ratings
Treat yourself at Christmas with these moreish stuffing balls. The sausagemeat and bacon add the ‘pigs in blankets’ flavour, while cranberries make them taste extra festive
- 50 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings
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Make a fun little play on pigs in blankets for your Christmas dinner, with the addition of a flavourful sausage stuffing. They make the perfect festive side
- 50 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.4 ratings
Serve up a winter feast with our roast pork loin and homemade sage and onion stuffing. Carve the joint into pork chops and enjoy with sweet apples and crisp roasties
- 3 hrs 20 mins
- More effort
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Make this stuffing ahead for a versatile addition to your Christmas spread. It serves a double duty as a vegetarian main and special side dish for turkey
- 1 hr 45 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Save time on Christmas Day and make this apricot and pistachio stuffing on Christmas Eve. It makes an excellent accompaniment to festive turkey
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings
Prep this sausage, kale and bread stuffing up to two days in advance, then bake on the day. If your favourite part of stuffing is the crispy bits, you’ll love this recipe
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Easy
Crispy traybake stuffing
A star rating of 5 out of 5.8 ratings
If your favourite part of the stuffing is the crispy bits, you'll love this recipe. It can be prepped up to two days in advance, then baked on the day
- 45 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Use shop-bought stuffing and a fruit-and-nut snack pack for this easy recipe. You could also roll the mix into 12-18 balls rather than make a traybake
- 45 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Make these festive stuffing balls at Christmas. Roast them on the same tray as your pigs-in-blankets or alongside your turkey to save oven space
- 1 hr 30 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.8 ratings
This recipe will give you enough to stuff the Christmas turkey and also make a tasty stuffing loaf
- 1 hr 35 mins
- Easy
Vegan stuffing
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.6 ratings
Make these red onion, lentil and sage vegan stuffing balls for a welcome addition to any festive feast. Linseeds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachios pack in a classic crunch
- 50 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Enjoy these cheese, sage and onion stuffing balls with your Christmas dinner or Sunday roast. With a cheesy twist, they make a moreish side dish
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
Cornbread stuffing
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Enjoy our cornbread stuffing at a Thanksgiving banquet or alongside a special Sunday roast. It features bacon, but this can be omitted for a vegetarian stuffing
- 2 hrs 10 mins
- Easy
Thanksgiving stuffing
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Get set for a Thanksgiving feast and bake this special stuffing for the celebrations. You can make it with any stale bread, but sourdough works well
- 2 hrs
- Easy
A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings
This recipe makes enough smoked pancetta, orange zest and sage stuffing for a 4.5kg turkey - or roll into balls and bake
- 50 mins
- Easy
Garlic and herb stuffed tender turkey crown
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Hosting Christmas dinner for six? This turkey crown is a great option. The garlic and herb stuffing adds loads of flavour while keeping the meat juicy
- 2 hrs 20 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.32 ratings
Fantastic as part of your Christmas lunch – so much more than just a stuffing for the turkey
- 45 mins
- Easy
Baked anchovy-stuffed red mullet with fennel
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Make the most of wonderful red mullet with this anchovy-stuffed version with fennel. There’s quite a lot of stuffing, but let it spill out into the dish
- 50 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.85 ratings
A slice of our classic sausage, sage and onion stuffing is a must-have for Christmas dinner. It's also great as a side with your Sunday roast
- 1 hr
- Easy
Easy vegetarian stuffing
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.2 ratings
Our easy, vegetarian stuffing is full of rich flavours and is the ideal side dish for a Sunday roast or Christmas dinner.
- 1 hr
- Easy
- Vegetarian

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What is Christmas stuffing made of? ›

Starting with dried sourdough bread, celery, onion, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, chicken broth and eggs. A whole stick of butter goes in the pan adding onions, herbs and garlic (sausage is optional). Eggs combine everything together before going in the oven on a baking dish.

What can I add to stuffing for more flavor? ›

Fruit, especially dried fruit like raisins, cranberries, figs and apricots can seriously improve a dreary box of stuffing. That bit of sweetness plays beautifully with other flavors on the table. I've found that fresh fruits like apples and pears are stellar as well.

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Is it better to make stuffing the night before? ›

The short answer to whether you can making stuffing ahead of time is yes. "Making stuffing ahead saves time, allows stove and oven space for other things, and making it ahead gives time for the flavor to fully develop," Chef David Tiner, Director at Louisiana Culinary Institute in Baton Rouge, tells Southern Living.

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What is British stuffing made of? ›

Stuffing consists of a mixture of savoury ingredients such as breadcrumbs, herbs, fruit, nuts, sausagemeat and onion which are bound together with egg or liquid to form a semi-solid mixture. It is usually cooked with roast meat such as chicken, pork or lamb and is served as an accompaniment to the sliced, cooked meat.

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What does adding egg to stuffing do? ›

Eggs: Two lightly beaten eggs help hold the dressing together and add moisture.

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Is stock or broth better for stuffing? ›

Homemade stock is the best, but if you don't have homemade, a good store bought stock will work as well. If you use a store bought stock, try to buy one with no/low sodium. I personally have started using bone broth in my stuffing and LOVE it.

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Why does my stuffing come out mushy? ›

If the stuffing came out too wet and soggy (aka bread soup!) try not to over mix it, otherwise it'll turn into mush. Curtis Stone says to pour it on a large sheet tray and spread it out. Bake it on high heat to crisp it up, but make sure it doesn't burn.

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Is stuffing a Christmas thing? ›

There is no particular reason why stuffing is eaten at Christmas, other than it is a traditional accompaniment to turkey, the most popular Christmas meat.

Is it better to make stuffing with fresh or dry bread? ›

Any attempts to make stuffing with soft, fresh baked bread will result in a bread soup with a soggy texture. Follow this tip: Stale, dried-out bread makes the best stuffing.

What is the origin of Christmas stuffing? ›

The earliest written evidence is in a Roman cookbook entitled Apicius De Re Coquinaria. It has recipes for stuffed chicken, pig, hare and dormouse, using ingredients such as vegetables, herbs, nuts, spelt (a type of grain), plus brains, liver and other organs.

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Does stove top stuffing taste good? ›

The verdict: It's often said that we eat with our eyes first, and Stove Top's Traditional Sage stuffing was far and away the most visually appealing. Tasters appreciated that there was a a decent crunch in each bite, but we were most impressed by its seasoning.

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Why can't you refrigerate uncooked stuffing? ›

USDA recommends that you never refrigerate uncooked stuffing. Why? Remember, stuffing can harbor bacteria, and though bacteria grow slower in the refrigerator they can cause problems because stuffing is a good medium for bacteria growth, therefore a higher risk food in terms of cooking safely.

How soggy should stuffing be before baking? ›

The stuffing should be moist but not wet. If there is a puddle of broth at the bottom of the bowl, you've added too much. Add more bread to soak up the excess moisture. If the mix is still dry and crumbly, add more liquid and toss gently until it starts to clump together.

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What is Thanksgiving stuffing made of? ›

The BEST traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe is easy to make dried bread cubes, sausage, diced vegetables, and chicken broth. It's a great side dish to make ahead of time and it definitely tastes best homemade! Pair this easy homemade stuffing with our popular turkey recipe, homemade rolls, and Thanksgiving pie.

What is the difference between Thanksgiving dressing and stuffing? ›

"Stuffing is cooked in the cavity of the turkey, so the juices soak into the ingredients, making it more flavorful. Dressing gets cooked on its own and needs extra liquid to make it flavorful." So stuffing is cooked inside the bird. Dressing is cooked outside the bird, usually in a casserole dish.

Can you eat stuffing for Christmas? ›

You absolutely can eat stuffing any time of year, but it might lose something if it became an everyday side dish.

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Christmas stuffing recipes (2024)

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