Stand Out Stuffing From a Box

Host Bee on Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

Tip of the Week – Stand Out Stuffing From a Box

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you’re looking to streamline one of your menu items, consider spicing up store bought stuffing with one of these savory stir in combinations:

Wild Berry – cooked wild rice, fresh cranberries and Italian (flat leaf) parsely
Mediterranean – roasted sweet peppers, toasted pine nuts and herbed goat cheese
Italian – olives, salami and Parmesan cheese
Southwest – cooked Chorizo sausage, corn, sliced jalapeno pepper
Forest Blend – wild mushrooms, sliced green onions
Christmas Inspired – purchased peeled and cooked chestnuts, fresh sage leaves and pomegranate seeds
Trail Mix – assorted dried fruits and nuts
Hearty Garlic – baked sweet potatoes, cooked bacon and sauteed slices of garlic

Add the stir ins of your choice after the stuffing has been prepared according to package directions. Plan for one cup of stir ins for each 14 ounce package of stuffing. (Or if you want to add these ingredients to your own basic stuffing recipe, plan for 1 c. stir ins for each 8 c. of homemade stuffing!) (Better Homes and Gardens, November 2008)

Top Boxed Stuffing Choices

For some advice regarding the best tasting boxed stuffing mixes, Real Simple has rated their top three choices!

Wisconsin Wilderness – Coming in first is Wisconsin Wildnerss Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffing (wisconsinwilderness.com)
Bell’s – Second place went to Bell’s Traditional Stuffing (800-225-5126)
Stove Top – And third place to Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken (available nationwide)