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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Your favorite stuffing mix, I used Stove Top
- Amount of butter listed on stuffing mix recipe
- ½ of the water on the stuffing mix recipe
- Use an equal amount of evaporated milk as water
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese, per four servings
- ½ tsp. sage, per four servings
- Start making stuffing as directed on package, except substitute ½ 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.
Rachel M. says
November 26, 2013 at 2:03 pmI 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.
Amy Engberson says
November 26, 2013 at 6:47 pmHope you love it and do something really fun with the time you save! By the way, adding even more cheese never hurts!
Rachel M. says
November 29, 2013 at 11:16 amIt 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!
Amy Engberson says
December 1, 2013 at 5:24 pmGlad you had extra time to spend with the family! After all, that’s what the Holiday’s are all about!
Alby says
February 12, 2016 at 2:50 pmI 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?
Amy Engberson says
March 10, 2016 at 8:56 amI’m not very adventurous when it comes to stuffing. Maybe because I love the version I already make!
Angelina says
November 8, 2018 at 9:37 amWHENEVER 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.
Amy Engberson says
November 8, 2018 at 10:02 pmThat 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!