Description
Ditch the box and make your own easy Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix from scratch using day-old bread and pantry spices. This homemade version is freezer-friendly, flavor-packed, and ready in minutes when you need a cozy side dish! #HomemadeRecipes #EasyDinnerRecipes #StuffingMix #QuickDinnerIdeas #HolidaySides #FromScratchCooking #MealPrepIdeas
Ingredients
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- 6 cups cubed stale bread
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
- 1/8 cup dried celery flakes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups water or broth (per 6 oz mix)
- 2 Tbsp butter (per 6 oz mix)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread cubed bread evenly on a large baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until dry and crispy.
- In a large zip-top bag, add all dried herbs and seasonings. Shake to combine.
- Add dried bread cubes to the bag and shake until fully coated with the seasoning mix.
- Divide into two portions (each equal to a 6 oz boxed stuffing mix). Store in airtight containers—up to 1 week in pantry or 6 months in freezer.
- To prepare stuffing, bring 1¼ cups of water or broth and 2 Tbsp butter to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in one container of mix (about 3 cups), remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, season with salt to taste, and serve.
Notes
- Make sure bread is fully dry before storing for long-term to avoid spoilage.
- Great for meal prep—store extra mix in the freezer for quick sides later.
- You can adjust the seasoning blend to match your personal or holiday preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz dry mix
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg