What Is Stuffing and How Can I Use It?

Stuffing is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 26 recipes to get you started.

Recipes using stuffing

There are 26 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Leftover Stuffing Stuffed Mushrooms

Leftover stuffing? A quick mix and stuff into juicy mushrooms caps for a delicious leftover side that surprisingly easy to prepare.

Turkey Roasted in Parchment Paper

Wrapping your turkey in parchment while roasting yields a bird that is moist and delicious.

Easy Leftover Stuffing & Turkey Quiche

An easy and great tasting way to use up any leftover stuffing from that Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey.

Mozzarella Chicken Breasts

Chicken breasts goes very well with the mozzarella cheese.

Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

I normally eat three to four times as much as other family members at a sitting, but since we usually have guests over on Thanksgiving, I have to pretend my stomach isn't a bottomless pit and eat the average amount. Afterwards, though, I always sneak in and make myself a few (yes, plural) of these sandwiches, inspired by the thanksgiving sandwich Ross made in an episode of Friends once.

Party Chicken-- Casserole

Party chicken casserole layered with crab meat, stuffing, and chicken breasts, topped with cream of mushroom soup and paprika. A retro crowd-pleaser baked low and slow.

Chicken in Casserole

A stuffed whole chicken browned in butter, then baked with potatoes, peas, and carrots in one cozy casserole. This old-fashioned one-pot Sunday dinner feeds the whole family with zero fuss.

Moist Holiday Turkey

Moist holiday turkey with an orange juice butter baste and a salt-rubbed cavity that locks in juices. A simple roasting method for a juicy, golden-skinned whole turkey.

Roast Turkey with Chestnut Filling

Roast turkey with chestnut stuffing rubbed in a butter-flour paste for golden, crispy skin. A Pennsylvania heritage recipe roasted low and slow until tender.

Roast Turkey with Stuffings

Roast turkey with stuffing, a complete guide to preparing, stuffing, and roasting a whole bird with butter basting and a foil tent for even browning. A holiday classic done right.

Quick & Easy Rainbow Trout

Perfect for a quick summer dinner, this scrumptious dish involves you stuffing your fish for a change.

Herb-Rubbed Turkey Breast with Fig & Apricot Stuffing

Herb-Rubbed Turkey Breast with Fig & Apricot Stuffing recipe

Polpettonne

Polpettone Italian stuffed meat steaks sandwich ham and melted mozzarella between two herbed beef-and-veal patties, breaded crisp, then baked under tomato sauce and more cheese. The Italian-American answer to chicken cordon bleu.

Stuffed Bell Peppers (Meat Dolma)

Traditional meat dolma: small green bell peppers stuffed with seasoned meat and rice, gently simmered over parsley stems until tender. Served hot with cool yogurt on the side.

Crunchy Chicken-Cheese Bake

Chicken breasts layered with Swiss cheese, cream of chicken soup, tomato slices, and buttery herb stuffing crumble. A comfort food bake that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Medallions of Veal with Sauces

Medallions of veal with sauces: tender stuffed veal cutlets on a bed of sauteed spinach, dressed with a crayfish Nantua sauce and lemon-chive wine butter, garnished with crayfish and asparagus. Fine dining at home.

Roast Duckling Stuffing Mix

Roast duckling stuffing mix seasons prepared stuffing with salt, pepper, and quartered onions for a simple aromatic base to fill the cavity of a roast duck.

Turkey Quiche

Turkey quiche uses leftover stuffing as the crust, with diced turkey, Swiss cheese, and an evaporated-milk custard baked until set. Genius Thanksgiving leftover transformation.

Herbed Pork & Potatoes

Herbed pork and potatoes skillet with cubed pork loin, red potatoes, rosemary, sage, and crushed herb stuffing, finished with fresh tomatoes and apple juice.

Roast Duckling in Wine

Tender roast duckling with Marsala wine-grape sauce combines microwave speed and conventional oven crispness for special occasion duck dinners without the wait.

Stuffed Barbecue Pork Loin

Boneless pork loin stuffed with a sweet-hot pepper and ginger chutney, roasted with a smoky cumin-cayenne barbecue sauce. A bold, flavor-packed centerpiece for any dinner table.

Shells Stuffed with Thanksgiving Leftovers

A new twist on a classic Italian dish! Use your Thanksgiving leftovers to create a savory stuffing for this comforting pasta dish.

Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Roast stuffed leg of lamb rubbed with garlic and rosemary, finished with a red wine pan sauce of tomatoes and olives. A centerpiece roast for Sunday or Easter dinner.

Fancy Fast Chicken

Chicken breasts layered with Swiss cheese and mushrooms, smothered in cream of chicken soup with white wine, and topped with buttery stuffing. An easy retro casserole.

Poulet De France

A make-ahead chicken and stuffing casserole: a creamy chicken layer between herbed stuffing, soaked in a savory egg, milk, and mushroom-soup custard and baked with a cheddar top. A freezer-friendly comfort bake.

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