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justaprogressive

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Sun Nov 23, 2025, 11:19 AM Sunday

Pass The Stuffing V: Spinach, Sausage Apple, Krockpot Bread & Homemade 🌞


Spinach Stuffing

1-10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed and chopped
2 tbsp butter
1/4 Ib mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 cups bread crumbs
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 tbsp parsley minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/8 tsp pepper

In a large saucepan over medium heat, in hot butter or margarine,
cook mushrooms, celery and onion until tender - about 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and spinach, mix well.

Makes 14 servings.

Stuffing Tip: .


Loosely fill the main turkey cavity with saturated fat stuffing.
Don't pack it in too tightly. You can also stuff the neck cavity,
however the dressing turns out a little drier in texture.


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Sausage, Apple Herb Stuffing

1/4 lb turkey sausage
6 cups white bread
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup onion
2 apples
2 tbsp fresh sage, or 1/2 tsp dried
2 tbsp fresh basil, or 1/2 tsp dried
1 1/2 tsp dried savoury
2 tsp fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp dried
2 tsp fresh oregano, or 1/2 tsp dried
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Cut up the turkey sausage into small chunks. In small, nonstick
saucepan, cook turkey sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes
or until no longer pink. In a large bowl, combine sausage, bread,
celery, onion, apples, and herbs.

Makes 14 Servings

How To Make Stuffing in a Baking Dish:


Spray a glass or ceramic baking dish with non-
stick coating. Add enough broth to moisten
the stuffing. Cover and bake until heated |
through about 30 minutes at 350°F (180°C).

Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes until
the top is crisp and golden.


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Karen’s Krockpot Bread Stuffing

Enjoy great stuffing without having to roast and stuff a whole
turkey! Serve this recipe with oven-roasted turkey thighs for
an easy and delicious meal celebration you can enjoy at any
time of the year.

8 cups white bread cubes 2L
1 cup onion, chopped 250 mL
1 cup mushrooms, sliced 250 mL
1/2 cup condensed chicken broth 125 mL
12 cup water 125 mL
1/2. tsp dried sage 2mL

Mix all ingredients gently. Line a crock pot with foil, place stuffing
in foil liner, pack down gently, and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Or,
bake in the oven in a greased shallow baking dish for 30 minutes at
350 °F (180°C). Makes 6 servings.

All the above from " The Great Canadian Turkey Cookbook"
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76961977-the-great-canadian-turkey-cookbook



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(above using turkey rashers!)
Homemade Turkey Stuffing

This easy stuffing recipe is inspired by Grandmas…
I never liked Turkey Stuffing till I tried hers! This turkey
stuffing is loaded with savory flavors, turkey meat and
it's so satisfying!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

6 cups dry bread cubes about 12 ounces. sourdough, white, wheat etc. stale and dry and cubed.
3 cups brown turkey meat cooked & chopped. or cooked sausage, if you want to leave your turkey whole for carving.
2 cups celery chopped
2 cups onion diced
2 1/2 cups turkey broth or pan drippings.
1/2 cup butter divided (1/4 cup for sautéing, 1/4 cup for the stuffing mix)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Prepare Pan & Sauté Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 7×11 inch baking dish. In a large skillet, melt ¼ cup of the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped celery and onions and sauté until they are soft, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes with the sautéed vegetables and any liquid from the pan. Add the cooked turkey meat (or coked sausage) and all of the seasonings: salt, pepper, sage, thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder. Toss to combine.

Add Liquid: Drizzle the stuffing mixture with the turkey broth or pan drippings and the remaining ¼ cup of melted butter. Toss until everything is well-combined and the bread is moist.

Bake: Pour the stuffing mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil or an oven-safe lid. Bake for about 25 minutes, remove foil and bake 5-10 more minutes until golden brown and heated through.

Cool & Serve: Let the stuffing cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

https://farmhouseharvest.net/the-best-turkey-stuffing-easy-thanksgiving-recipe/



Enjoy! Think I might try that Turkey Turkey dressing!


The Other Pass The Stuffing Posts:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1157155807
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1157155904
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182248034
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182248878

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Pass The Stuffing V: Spinach, Sausage Apple, Krockpot Bread & Homemade 🌞 (Original Post) justaprogressive Sunday OP
thanks for these! mike_c Sunday #1

mike_c

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1. thanks for these!
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 03:41 PM
Sunday

I used to make a favorite cornbread/sausage/dried cherry stuffing, but we don't really do Thanksgiving anymore so it's been at least ten years since I made it. Good memories!

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