Mama's Stuffing
The stuffing was always my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner when I was growing up. Mama's Stuffing is my mother's homemade stuffing recipe and is too good not to share. This will also be your favorite part of dinner too.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Here are the top 5 reasons why you should make Mama's Stuffing:
1. Family Tradition: Mama's Stuffing has been handed down through generations and is a beloved family recipe. By making this stuffing, you are not only continuing a cherished tradition, but also creating new memories with your loved ones.
2. Delicious Flavor: The combination of savory herbs, tender breadcrumbs, and rich broth in Mama's Stuffing creates a mouthwatering flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. It truly is the star of the Thanksgiving table.
3. Easy to Make: Despite its gourmet taste, Mama's Stuffing is surprisingly easy to prepare. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even beginner cooks can whip up this recipe with ease.
4. Versatile: Mama's Stuffing is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your tastes. Whether you prefer vegetarian options, want to add in extra ingredients like sausage or cranberries, or simply adjust the seasonings to your liking, this recipe can be adapted to fit any menu.
5. Comfort Food: There's something about Mama's Stuffing that just feels like a warm hug on a plate. Whether you're enjoying it on a chilly winter evening or as part of a festive holiday meal, this dish is sure to bring a sense of comfort and joy to your table.
Ingredients
- 16 cup bread cubes
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup rice, cooked
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon turkey
- 1/4 cup bacon drippings
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup butter
- 5 ounce nuts, chopped, or sunflower seeds
- 4 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Use both flavored and plain breads in the stuffing. Mix bread, oats, rice, and seasonings in large bowl.
- Remove neck and giblets from turkey; set aside.
- Melt bacon grease in skillet. Cook onion until tender, then without draining melted butter in onions and add to dry ingredients. Mix very well.
- Stir in crumbled cornbread and nuts or sunflower seeds, and stuff turkey. Bake breast side down until done.
- Boil neck and giblets in water with seasonings until done (about 20 minutes). Discard neck and giblets.
- Add strained broth to leftover uncooked stuffing.
- When turkey is done, remove it from roasting pan and add all drippings to uncooked stuffing. Uncooked stuffing will be extremely wet.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Spray casserole with Pam, fill with stuffing, and bake covered for 30 minutes. No-turkey method: save drippings and giblets from several chickens. Use drippings in lieu of turkey drippings, and cook chicken giblets and necks in lieu of turkey giblets.