Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch
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Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch
Description
Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch starts with stale bread cubes toasted until dry, which serve as a base for the seasoning blend of dried parsley, onion, celery flakes, thyme, sage, oregano, pepper, and kosher salt. The dry mixture can be stored in an airtight container and later combined with hot water or broth and butter to prepare the stuffing, imparting moisture and richness to the dried bread. By mixing and fluffing after resting, the stuffing achieves a light texture without needing oven baking at this point.
The dried celery flakes add a savory depth matched by aromatic herbs, while the dry bread cubes create a familiar crumbly texture. By making your own mix, you can customize the flavors or dry your preferred bread, allowing flexibility in taste and ingredients. This method is convenient for making stuffing quickly and storing the mix for use during holidays or weeknight meals.
The recipe notes suggest substituting fresh celery or celery salt if flakes aren’t available, with awareness of salt adjustments. Homemade dried onion or bread is also possible, giving more control over quality and freshness of components. Storing the mix properly preserves the blend's flavor for up to six months frozen or one week pantry-stored.
Ingredients
- 6 cups bread cubed, day stale
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
- 1/4 cup onion minced dried
- 1/8 cup dried celery flakes
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1 teaspoon sage dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
To Make the Stuffing from the mix
- 1 1/4 cup water or broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread out cubed bread evenly on a large baking sheet (or two if needed) and bake for approximately 10 minutes until dry.
- Meanwhile, in a large ziplock plastic bag, mix all the dried seasonings and shake.
- When cubed bread is done, add to ziplock bag and shake to combine well.
- Split mixture in half and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in pantry or 6 months in the freezer. Each mixture is equivalent to 2 6 oz boxed stuffing mixes.
To Make Stuffing
- In a medium sauce pan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add one container of mix (about 3 cups) and stir well. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve. Salt as needed / desired.
Notes
- You can substitute 3/4 cup minced fresh celery for dried celery flakes, adding it before cooking, though the celery will remain somewhat crunchy.
- Substituting 1 teaspoon celery salt for dried celery flakes will add saltiness; adjust other salt in the mix accordingly.
- Dry your own bread cubes and onions if you prefer homemade components for better freshness.
- Store the dry stuffing mix in an airtight container up to one week in the pantry or six months in the freezer for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 541mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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