Homemade Dry Stuffing Mix

eHow may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Learn more about our affiliate and product review process here.

Things You'll Need

  • To make dry stuffing mix:

  • Large bowl

  • Large baking sheet (if baking fresh bread cubes)

  • Large spoon

  • 8 cups dried bread crumbs or cubes, or 8 cups fresh bread cubes to bake

  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion

  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • jar or airtight container

  • To cook:

  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine

  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth

  • Medium-sized saucepan with lid

  • Stove

  • Large spoon or wooden spoon

  • Fork

Homemade stuffing mix is easy to make, and the dry mix can be prepared ahead of time for cooking on the day of your meal. It can also be stored in jars and given as gifts. Stuffing is also an easily customizable recipe; you can add or remove spices to this recipe if you prefer, and the recipe can easily be made vegetarian or even vegan by using vegetable broth or water and margarine instead of chicken broth and butter.

Advertisement

To Make Dry Stuffing Mix

Step 1

If you are using fresh bread cubes, bake them on a large baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees to dry them. Or use pre-dried bread crumbs or cubes.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the dried bread crumbs or cubes with the rest of the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Advertisement

Step 3

Store the dry mix in a jar or airtight container until you are ready to prepare it.

Advertisement

To Cook the Stuffing

Step 1

Put the butter or margarine and broth of your choice in a medium-sized saucepan.

Advertisement

Step 2

Heat the butter and broth until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Step 3

Add the dry stuffing mix and stir gently a few times to moisten the mix.

Advertisement

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and cover it with a tight-fitting lid.

Advertisement

Step 5

Let the stuffing stand for about five minutes, then fluff it up with a fork and serve.

Tip

The dry stuffing mix should keep for 1 to 4 months if stored in an airtight container.

Check out this related video from ExpertVillage on Youtube

Advertisement

Video of the Day

references & resources