Some questions about bagged stuffing mix

[Anonymous]

This is my first time using. Our hosts had to cancel so I went out to grab some things today. A few questions for those who have used it before. The directions say to boil water and butter and mix in the stuffing mix.

1. What do you recommend to jazz this up (onions, celery?) and at what point would you add the additions?
2. If we want it crispy, should be just follow the directions on the bag and then pop it into the oven?

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

No water, use broth. Let me find you a basic bread stuffing recipe

[Anonymous]

Here you go. If you don’t have fresh herbs, it’s find to use dried/ground.

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/easy-stuffing-recipe/

[Anonymous]

Yes, you can sauté some diced vegetables first, add the broth and butter, bring to a boil and then add the stuffing mix. Maybe pop it into the oven with some butter drizzled over the top to get the top to crisp.

[Anonymous]

Some bagged stuffings already have seasoning. Double check that before adding more.

[Anonymous]

I add some homemade cornbread, celery, onion, extra sage (taste first) and lots of chicken broth.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the tips. These bags are pre-seasoned. They say “chicken flavor” on them. In that case, should I still use broth and not water?

[Anonymous]

If it’s stovetop, I’d follow the box.

If it’s Pepperidge farm, you have more options. Also depends on the type. There are at least three different varieties.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the tips. These bags are pre-seasoned. They say “chicken flavor” on them. In that case, should I still use broth and not water?

Water is fine then. The chicken flavor will make the water brothy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it’s stovetop, I’d follow the box.

If it’s Pepperidge farm, you have more options. Also depends on the type. There are at least three different varieties.

It’s Whole Foods brand. And it says “traditional stuffing mix.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it’s stovetop, I’d follow the box.

If it’s Pepperidge farm, you have more options. Also depends on the type. There are at least three different varieties.

It’s Whole Foods brand. And it says “traditional stuffing mix.”

Okay, I googled it. It’s seasoned, so be need fo add herbs or broth. You can sauté onion and celery in butter and add to the dried bread if you’d like. Then add the water, bake as directed. I wouldn’t salt the onion and celery unless you think it needs it. The preseason bags usually have plenty of salt.

[Anonymous]

No need to add

Sorry for the typos

[Anonymous]

I agree, sauté celery and onions in butter, then add stuffing and liquids (water, broth or mixture of both). Once the liquid has been absorbed, put into casserole dish. Cover with foil and put it into the oven.

I also add dried cranberries or chestnuts or cut up apples before putting into the casserole dish. Adds a little texture and sweetness.