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Holidays » Christmas » Shortcut Savory Stuffing

Shortcut Savory Stuffing

Created by Amy Engberson 8 Comments

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Out of time? Don’t know how to make homemade stuffing? Shortcut Savory Stuffing is easy to prepare, moist and delicious! Get rid of the wrappers and no one will ever guess you had some help!

Easy and delicious savory stuffing for the Holidays!

Stuffing is my favorite side dish at Thanksgiving! Hands down. No contest. My Mom makes the best and really the only right stuffing in the world. You know how Mom’s are like that. Well, thank goodness she taught me how to make it. But sometimes I’m in a hurry and don’t have time to make the real deal. Shortcut Savory Stuffing is the only other stuffing that is worth eating in my opinion!  I love that it is simple to make and still tastes so savory and delicious! Try it and see if anyone catches on! Your secret is safe with me!!

Out of time Here's a moist and savory stuffing. Throw the wrappers away and everyone will think you made it from scratch!

Here are the ingredients that you are going to need. And butter. Never be without butter!

You can use any brand of stuffing mix. I just happened to have this one in my pantry.

Stuffing!

Simmer 1/2 of the amount of water called for on recipe, an equal amount of evaporated milk and butter in a saucepan. You can replace the water with low sodium chicken broth if you want, for a little extra flavor.

Semi-homemade stuffing

Once the liquid is boiling add the stuffing mix, sage and cheddar cheese.  Trust me…it’s the ticket! Mix it altogether and finish according to package directions.

Saves time and tastes homemade!Spoon stuffing in a greased dish and broil until the top is browned. It gives the stuffing that crispy top and leaves the rest perfectly moist. As in most things, cheese really sends this stuffing over the top.

Shortcut Savory Stuffing

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • Your favorite stuffing mix I used Stove Top
  • Amount of butter listed on stuffing mix recipe
  • 1/2 of the water on the stuffing mix recipe
  • Use an equal amount of evaporated milk as water
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese per four servings
  • 1/2 tsp. sage per four servings

Instructions

  • Start making stuffing as directed on package, except substitute 1/2 of the water with evaporated milk. Boil water, milk and butter. Remove from heat.
  • Add stuffing mix, cheddar cheese and sage. Stir to combine.
  • Put lid on stuffing and let rest for five minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Spoon in a greased baking dish. Broil for about 2 minutes until the top is golden brown.
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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Cheddar Cheese, Sage, Stuffing, Thanksgiving

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  1. Rachel M. says

    November 26, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    I am SO making this for Thanksgiving! I all ready know I won’t have time for homemade stuffing so I just bought a box mix, but this looks easy and delicious. I’ll let you know what my family thinks.

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    • Amy Engberson says

      November 26, 2013 at 6:47 pm

      Hope you love it and do something really fun with the time you save! By the way, adding even more cheese never hurts!

      Reply
  2. Rachel M. says

    November 29, 2013 at 11:16 am

    It was great! The stuffing was one of the first dishes to be gone. I loved having the extra time to visit with family instead of being stuck in the kitchen all morning!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      December 1, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Glad you had extra time to spend with the family! After all, that’s what the Holiday’s are all about!

      Reply
  3. Alby says

    February 12, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    I used to not like gravy or stuffing. Boy was I misnsig out! Stuffing is one of my faves now too especially sausage stuffing. What type does your family make?

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 10, 2016 at 8:56 am

      I’m not very adventurous when it comes to stuffing. Maybe because I love the version I already make!

      Reply
  4. Angelina says

    November 8, 2018 at 9:37 am

    WHENEVER I have the need to make a ‘short-cut stuffing’, I do the following: Sauté a generous amount of diced onion, celery, Crimini mushrooms, & a couple of grated carrots in butter. I then stir it all together with the stuffing mix, and add just enough chicken stock to get the proper consistency (plus the butter which Stove Top suggests). When it’s done, I stir in a hefty handful of finely chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley. Several friends said that this stuffing (dressing) is even better than stuffing they previously had (even from scratch) although it’s only ‘my shortcut recipe for stuffing’, when I’m in a hurry. I hope you’ll try it.

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    • Amy Engberson says

      November 8, 2018 at 10:02 pm

      That sounds delicious! I’m going to try that with next time I want stuffing for a weeknight meal! I might add cheese to your version though! What can I say? I’m a dairy farmer and I think cheese makes everything better! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
Hi I’m Amy! Welcome to my stinky farm life where my days are filled with chasing kids and cows! It’s all about simply delicious food around here! If you leave my house hungry…it’s your own fault! Read More..

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