Make Ahead Corn Stuffing Recipe
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Make Ahead Corn Stuffing Recipe
Description
The stuffing begins by softening diced onion and celery in butter, then stirring in creamed corn, turkey or chicken broth, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, and dried parsley. This mixture is heated briefly to combine flavors and then poured over dry bread cubes, which soak up the liquid and soften. After cooling, beaten eggs are added to bind the mixture together.
Instead of baking in a dish, the mixture is formed into individual balls placed on a pan, brushed with melted butter, and baked covered until reaching an internal temperature of 160°F. This method creates individual portions with a moist interior and a slightly crisped outside. The recipe is designed for make-ahead convenience as the shaped stuffing balls can be refrigerated overnight and baked fresh, supporting planning for meals in advance.
The poultry seasoning and creamed corn add depth and a gentle sweetness, complementing the savory bread and vegetables. This stuffing pairs well with turkey or other poultry dishes during festive occasions or family dinners.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ cup celery diced
- 1 (14.75 ounce each) can creamed corn
- ½ cup turkey broth or chicken broth
- 1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons parsley dried
- 6 cups bread dry, cubes
- 3 egg beaten
- ½ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium low heat and cook onion & celery until softened.
- Stir in corn, broth, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and parsley flakes and heat to boiling. Cool slightly.
- Pour broth mixture over top of bread crumbs and toss until combined. Allow to cool and stir in eggs.
- Using a large scoop or your hands, shape into balls and place on a pan in a single layer. Pour ½ cup melted butter over stuffing. Cover and bake for about 25 minutes or until turkey stuffing recipe reaches 160°F
- To make ahead, cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Remove from fridge 15 minutes before baking, bake as directed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.