Stove Top Stuffing (But Better!)
Take your boxed stuffing mix to the next level in just a flash! Just a few simple ingredients are all it takes to transform it into the BEST Stove Top Stuffing. This recipe is an easy way to make Stove Top stuffing taste more like homemade while saving you time from making stuffing from scratch.
Serve up your baked Stove Top stuffing with other classic holiday sides such as Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams and Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice.
Why You’ll Love This Stove Top Stuffing
- Tastes Like Homemade But Easier! Vegetables cooked in butter give it all the flavor of homemade in half the time!
- Big Holiday Meal Time Saver. Use this simple recipe to save some time when cooking your holiday dinner so you have more time to spend with your loved ones.
- Easy Recipe for Any Level Cook. Perfect for beginner cooks and anyone who is cooking a holiday dinner for the first time!
- Stove Top Stuffing But Better. Just a few extra ingredients and a small bit of time will make your store-bought stuffing mix taste better!
5 Star Review
Everyone always thinks I make homemade stuffing but I cheat and use this amazing recipe that taste better than homemade!
~ Tina ~
Ingredients
- Stove Top Stuffing. You can choose between chicken or turkey flavored.
- Butter. Adds tons of flavor and creaminess to the stuffing.
- Vegetables. Adding cooked onion, celery, and shredded carrots adds more flavor and texture to your stuffing making it taste as good as homemade!
- Seasoning. All you need is some salt and black pepper to enhance the seasonings provided with the boxed stuffing.
- Broth. Adding chicken or turkey broth will enhance the meaty flavor while also adding moisture.
How To Make Stove Top Stuffing
- Melt. The butter in a large skillet.
- Cook. Add the onions, celery, and carrots to the melted butter and saute until the onions become translucent and the carrots are soft. Season them with salt and pepper.
- Combine.The Stove Top stuffing mix, cooked vegetables, and chicken or turkey stock. Mix them all together.
- Transfer. The stuffing mixture to a prepared baking dish and spread evenly in the dish. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the top is slightly browned.
Tips & Variations
- Customize Your Stuffing. Feel free to add in some cooked sausage, dried cranberries, or diced apples to give your Stove Top stuffing more homemade flavor.
- Bake Uncovered. You want your baked stuffing to get a little crispy on top
- Use Pre-Cut Veggies. Buy your onions and celery cut and the carrots shredded so you have less chopping to do!
- Let It Sit. After cooking let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
What To Serve With Stuffing
Salads. Add a sweet or savory salad to your meal. This Cool Whip Fruit Salad, a dinner salad with Ranch Dressing, or Greek Pasta Salad always works well!
Main Course. Enjoy your baked Stove Top stuffing for holidays or weeknight dinners along with favorites such as Roasted Turkey, Crockpot Ham, Air Fryer Ribs, and Air Fryer Steak Bites.
Sides. Serve it up with other sides such as Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Easy Brussels Sprouts, and Glazed Carrots. Or you can try your hand at Blanching Green Beans for something quick and easy.
Dessert. For holiday dinners enjoy a slice of Pumpkin Cake, Pecan Apple Pie, or some Holiday S’mores Bars!
Leftovers & Storing
- Store. Leftover stuffing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to three months.
- Reheat. Return it to a baking dish. Add some broth for moisture and cover with foil. Bake until heated through. If you want the top a bit more crisp you can uncover it for the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.
More sprinkles, please! Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly meal planning. Follow on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for fun behind the scenes, mom life, and the newest recipes!
More Side Dish Recipes
The Best Baked Stove Top Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Stove Top Stuffing (chicken or turkey), 6 oz. each
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups chicken or turkey broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Add the onions, celery and carrots. Sautee for about 5-10 minutes or until the onions become translucent and carrots are soft. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, mix the Stove Top stuffing mix, vegetables, and chicken or turkey stock until combined.
- Pour the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the top is slightly browned.
- Let cool for a few minutes and serve.
Notes
- Customize Your Stuffing. Feel free to add in some cooked sausage, dried cranberries, or diced apples to give your Stove Top stuffing more homemade flavor.
- Bake Uncovered. You want your baked stuffing to get a little crispy on top
- Use Pre-Cut Veggies. Buy your onions and celery cut and the carrots shredded so you have less chopping to do!
- Let It Sit. After cooking let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Some of the links above are affiliate links, which pay me a small commission for recommending my favorite products at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting Deliciously Sprinkled.