Ditch the Boxed Stuffing for One of These 35 WOW-Worthy Turkey Stuffing Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How many boxes of stuffing do I need? ›

How much stuffing per person? A 14-ounce bag of stuffing makes about 11 servings; a 6-ounce box of stuffing mix makes 6 servings.

Sauté vegetables: Cook diced onions, celery, mushrooms, or other vegetables in butter or oil until they're tender, then mix them into the stuffing for added flavor and texture.

Stuff both the neck and body cavities of a completely thawed turkey, allowing ½ to ¾ cup of stuffing per pound. Don't pack stuffing too tightly, as it may cause uneven cooking. When preparing a whole turkey for the oven, return the legs to the original tucked position if they were untucked for stuffing.

Estimate the stuffing quantity: Multiply the weight of the turkey by 0.75 (for 3/4 cup per pound) or 1 (for 1 cup per pound).

How much stuffing do you need for Thanksgiving? Plan to serve about 3/4 cup of stuffing per guest.

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

Alliums: Add quartered onions, shallots, leeks, or garlic cloves for a delicious, earthy aroma. Fruits: Insert quarters of apple, lemon, orange, lime, or even grapefruit to add moisture and brightness to the turkey. You can even go with dried fruit, like cranberries, to double down on the autumn vibes.

You can indeed substitute water in a recipe calling for chicken broth. The liquid is a vital part of the recipe, and affects not only the viscosity of the final product, but its taste. And water by itself does alter the taste, but not in a good way.

A 20-pound turkey will feed between 12 and 14 people.

Cover turkey loosely with a tent of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Cooking time takes longer for a stuffed turkey. For example, a 20 pound stuffed turkey will take 4 1/4 to 5 1/4 hours to cook.

How long to cook a 20 lb stuffed turkey in a bag? ›

8-12 lb turkey: 1 1/2 to 2 hours; 12 to 16 lb turkey: 2 to 2 1/2 hours; 16-20 lb turkey: 2 1/2 to 3 hours; 20-24 lb turkey: 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Bring water and margarine to boil in medium saucepan. Add stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Stuff turkey lightly with prepared stuffing. Bake as directed on turkey wrapper.

Give stuffing a head start by heating it up before placing inside the turkey. Like the turkey, stuffing needs to reach the 165 degree mark. If the bird is done before the stuffing, remove stuffing from the cavities and continue to cook in a baking dish.

People have a habit of leaving the food out on the buffet table long after the meal is finished. If turkey, stuffing, or gravy is left out at room temperature (40 to 140°F) for over 2 hours it may no longer be safe to eat. Bacteria prospers at this temperature, increasing the risk of foodborne illness.

3/4 cup of stuffing per person should be plenty.

In order to fill the cavity of the bird you are stuffing, you should make 3/4 cup of stuffing per person. You may not be able to fit all the stuffing into your turkey. If this is the case, then you can even make a casserole to fill up your guests!

How much stuffing per person? A 14-ounce bag of stuffing makes about 11 servings.