If I tell the truth Stuffing or Dressing is my favourite part of any Turkey dinner. In fact, I like it so much, we normally have 3 kinds when I’m cooking for the family. The Brooks Family Stuffing; it starts with Stove Top and is part of my half homemade collection. It also happens to be my husband and kids favourite. It’s easy to prepare and can be cooked inside the turkey, in a baking dish or a Bundt pan for a festive presentation.
Even better, is it’s budget friendly, easy and super fast to make, ready in just 15 minutes.
I tend to use Stove Top Stuffing, (Turkey Stuffing) and always get good results, but you can use any brand that you like. The seasoning isn’t overly salty, and the bread crumbs end up moist and not mushy. I add in basic stuffing savoury flavours with fresh carrots, celery and onion, the homemade half of the Half Homemade Stuffing. This extra step takes only 10 minutes maximum and is so worth it. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying there is anything wrong with boxed stuffing, I love the stuff, I’m just saying that it’s an excellent base for so many different recipes and flavours. Brooks Family Stuffing is one of them!
Want to see how easy it is to make? We can show you! Episode 1 of my Eat, Drink & Be Merry Series takes you through step by step how to prepare Brooks Family Stuffing.
I also enjoy Apple Sausage stuffing, which takes a little longer, but is always popular. You can get the full recipe for the Apple Sausage stuffing here.
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Brooks Family Stuffing; it starts with Stove Top
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 large carrots peeled & diced
- 2 boxes Stove Top Stuffing your choice of flavour
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
- 1/2 cup chicken stock up to 1 cup*
- 1/4 cup butter cubed*
Instructions
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add in the diced onion, celery and carrots. Let cook 4-5 minutes until onion is translucent and the celery and onions just start to soften.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the boxed stuffing mix and the seasoning packets. Season with pepper.
- Pour sauteed vegetables into the bowl with the stuffing crumbs and seasoning, mix well. Add in 1/2-1 cup chicken or turkey broth. You want the stuffing to be moistened but not wet.
- Place the stuffing mixture into the cavity of the Turkey and it's ready to bake.
This was yummy! I’m not sure if they’ve changed how they package their product but mine came with the spices already mixed into the bread crumbs. There were no additional packages in the box. Idk…I bought the Savory Herb flavor so maybe different flavors come packaged differently.d The directions called for a half of a cup more liquid than this recipe so I followed that. The rest I followed as directed above. I used chicken broth for the liquid and also added onion, celery, carrot, water chestnuts, and fresh thyme. These additions plus baking in the oven really doctored up an otherwise mediocre convenience food. Great for lazy day cooking! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your easy additions to the stove top stuffing. I was happy to find something that I would make so quick.
Hi Cecilia, hope it turns out well for you! It’s a must make at our house. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃
I like to add an egg to mine keeps it together. I make stuffing balls.my husband loves these.
I am making this for the second time this Thanksgiving. Last year it was a big hit! I do add ground sausage and dried cranberries to one batch and make a second batch without to please the different stuffing lovers in our friendsgiving celebration!