Stove Top Stuffing In The Oven
Sep 02, 2022, Updated Sep 30, 2023
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Learn how to make stove top stuffing in the oven with just a few simple ingredients. This stuffing recipe is a great addition to any holiday table or for an easy dinner.
Today we are sharing how to make Stove Top stuffing better by adding a few extra ingredients and baking it in the oven. This recipe can be made in less than one hour and is a classic side dish that the whole family will love.
Not just for Thanksgiving dinner, this is a great recipe that can be made ahead of time for an easy side during the week.
Ingredients needed
Stuffing mix – I am using Stove Top stuffing mix for this recipe but feel free to use your favorite brand like Pepperidge Farm. Also note, I am using chicken but turkey stuffing, cornbread, herbs, or any other flavor.
Butter – Unsalted butter or substitute with olive oil.
Chicken broth – You can use chicken broth or chicken stock for this recipe. Also feel free to substitute with vegetable broth.
Celery – 3-4 stalks of celery, diced. You can also leave out the celery if you prefer.
Onion – Make sure to dice onion into small pieces.
Poultry seasoning – This adds extra flavor and seasoning to the dish.
How to make Stove Top stuffing in the oven
Step one: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in diced celery and onion. Saute onions and celery for 4-5 minutes or until it starts to soften.
Step two: Stir in poultry seasoning, stuffing mix, and chicken broth. Stir to combine. (If your skillet isn’t large enough you can combine everything in a large bowl.)
Step three: Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place stuffing mixture into the dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe tips
- If you prefer a softer, more moist stuffing, you can cover the baking dish with foil while in the oven. If you like a crisper top, leave it uncovered while baking.
- You can use this recipe to stuff a turkey or chicken. Prepare the recipe as written and then instead of baking in a dish, stuff inside the turkey cavity.
Variations
You can make this super simple recipe your own by adding some of these extra ingredients.
Butter – If you don’t like butter, replace with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Protein – Try adding in 1 cup of cooked shredded chicken, ground beef or browned crumbled sausage into the stuffing mix.
Fruit – For a little sweetness, try adding in some diced apples or dried cranberries.
Vegetables – Want to add some extra veggies? Try adding some chopped mushrooms and or bell pepper with the onion and celery.
Seasonings – Like a little spice? Stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning blend, or ground black pepper to the mix.
How to store
Store: Make sure to let the stuffing completely cool. Place in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator until ready to reheat and serve.
Freeze: This also is a good recipe to freeze. Let it cool and then place in a freezer safe container. It will last 4-6 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator and then warm in the oven or microwave.
Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes, this dish can be prepared up to 2 days before serving. Make sure to cover the baking dish and store in the refrigerator until ready to heat and serve.
What to serve with stuffing
This is such a great side dish for so many meals. Try pairing it with things like:
- Pork chops or pork tenderloin
- Meatloaf
- Chicken
- Roast turkey or turkey meatballs
- Use to top this chicken stuffing casserole.
More easy side dishes
A few of our other favorite holiday side dishes.
Did you make this stuffing recipe? Be sure to leave a comment.
Stove Top Stuffing In Oven
Ingredients
- 2 boxes stuffing mix
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in diced celery and onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until it starts to soften.
- Stir in poultry seasoning, stuffing mix, and chicken broth. Stir to combine. (If your skillet isn't large enough you can combine everything in a large bowl.)
- Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place stuffing mixture into the dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Could I put this in the crockpot on low?
You could bake it first and then transfer to a crockpot to keep it warm. I have not tried cooking it in the crockpot before. Happy Thanksgiving!
If I’m starting my stuffing 2 days early, can I refrigerate (air tight) without baking until Thanksgiving morning?
Used this recipe last year & it was a big hit!
Yes ma’am you can
Yes you would be good to do that 🙂 You might want to drizzle a little extra broth over the top just to make sure it’s moist 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
Heather ,
I looked at the video & got my answer.I will let you know how it turns out after my family try it on Thanksgiving.
I thunk yoh may have turned me on to something good!
Hope you enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello There,
Quick question
Do I make the stuffing as directed in the box or do I just add it dry when it’s time to add in pan ?
Hi! Thank you for the recipe! I’ve never made stuffing before so this will be my first time.
I know you wrote that this could be done 2 days ahead which I would like to do.
I have a question on whether I make it and cook it the same day, or can I make it 2 days before and then cook it the day of?
Thank you!!
I would like to add sausage to this recipe, do you think that would be fine?
Yes, I would cook the sausage first and then add it. Happy Thanksgiving!
I add chopped dried apricots and and cashew pieces… very tasty.
Sounds great!
Right below the title of the recipe that says bake 3 hours and 20 minutes. I know this is wrong with somebody else may not. I’m definitely going to be using this for Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing!!
I wouldn’t have known. I’m a recipe follower and barely learning to cook, so I appreciate your pointing this out. Thanks!
Hi and Happy Thanksgiving!
Just a quick question..
Do you turn the heat off after you’ve sauted the onions/celery and then add everything else? Or do you let the broth heat up as you combine everything?
You can turn the heat off when you combine everything else. Hope you enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving!
This sounds amazing! If I make the night before without baking it and shove it in the oven next day, that would work so well for me! And I have lots of apples! Could I dice some apples really small and add them in? I never had stuffing that way before but I ‘d love to use up what I have on hand? Maybe add a little cinnamon to the diced apples? What do you think?
Yes I think the diced apples would be great. You can saute them with the onion and celery. You can prepare this the night before, cover with foil and store in the refrigerator. Then bake it the next day when ready to serve.