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    Easy Homemade Stuffing (Stove Top or Oven)

    Published: Oct 25, 2019 · Modified: Feb 28, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Easy homemade stuffing recipe made on the stove top. Juicy mushrooms mixed with tasty Gruyere and shallots makes the best stuffing!

    This homemade Stuffing recipe is a show stopper! Juicy mushrooms mixed with tasty Gruyere and shallots makes the best stuffing!

    Check out our amazing collection of Thanksgiving recipes for plenty of must-try dishes! Start with spiced roasted turkey and eat your way through garlic parmesan buns, sausage stuffing, turkey gravy recipe and garlic mashed potatoes and enjoy the leftovers with a delicious Thanksgiving sandwich! Whatever you do, be sure not to forget this amazing stuffing recipe, it's cheesy and tasty!

    Table Of Contents:
    • Why is this recipe a winner?
    • Ingredients
    • Stovetop Instructions
    • Oven Instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Notes and tips
    • More Thanksgiving recipes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    Why is this recipe a winner?

    I love this stuffing recipe for three reasons:

    • Simple: This is an easy recipe that requires minimal work and preparation.
    • Flavors: The recipe calls for delicious ingredients (we're talking mushrooms and Gruyere) which elevates it above the flavor profile of a traditional stuffing.
    • Saves the oven space: It's made on the stove top, which means no oven space is required and you can make it while the turkey is roasting in the oven.
    Stuffing in a pan topped with gruyere.

    Ingredients

    To make stuffing from scratch, you need the following ingredients:

    • Onions , shallots and garlic: These three will be the base of the stuffing and add a lot of flavor.
    • Celery: It's best to use thin stalks and chop them finely.
    • Mushrooms: I used baby bella mushrooms but white button mushrooms work, too.
    • Vegetable stock: You can use this homemade vegetable stock recipe or use store-bought. It's also possible to use chicken stock.
    • Croutons: I used store-bought croutons to make this stuffing recipe. However, if you use stale bread and make homemade croutons. To do so, you can use almost any kind of bread. My favorites are French, Italian or plain white bread. Make sure the bread is stale and not freshly baked otherwise the stuffing will be soggy.
    • Gruyere cheese: It's best to get a block of gruyere and grate it yourself.
    Mushroom stuffing is great for Thanksgiving as a nice side dish.

    Stovetop Instructions

    • Start with melting the butter in some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Sauté the shallots, garlic, onion and celery until translucent.
    • Add the mushrooms. and cook for about ten minutes until the vegetables start releasing their juices.
    • Add in the croutons and mix well with the mushroom mixture.
    • Next, add in vegetable stock and keep stirring well.
    • Cover and cook for about 30 minutes and stir occasionally.
    • Add in the shredded gruyere and give it a good stir.
    • Serve this side dish warm.

    Oven Instructions

    Making stuffing casserole in the oven is pretty easy and if you have space in the oven, you can use this method to make homemade stuffing with croutons:

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
    • Make the mushroom mixture by sautéing onion, garlic, shallot, celery and mushrooms.
    • Put the croutons in a large bowl and add in the mushroom mixture.
    • Add in the spices and vegetable stock and mix very well using a large spoon.
    • Stir in the Gruyere cheese and transfer everything to a large baking dish or a casserole dish.
    • Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

    Serving suggestions

    A proper stuffing or as some may call it, dressing, is an important part of a Thanksgiving feast that can be served alongside roasted turkey, scalloped potatoes, cornbread, sweet potato casserole and maybe some pumpkin pie.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I freeze stuffing?

    Luckily, this homemade stuffing freezes very well. Simply portion it out and freeze it for up to 3 months. To serve, heat the oven to 350ºF and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until it's heated through. If you think the stuffing is a bit dry, add some vegetable or chicken broth to it.

    Can I make this ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make this recipe 24 hours before serving and keep it in the refrigerator.

    What other type of cheese can I use?

    While gruyere is my favorite cheese to use in this recipe, you can use other ones such as gouda or aged cheddar as well.

    Can I make this recipe gluten free?

    For gluten free stuffing, please use gluten free bread cubes or croutons and gluten free vegetable or chicken stock.

    Notes and tips

    • I used store bought croutons to make this recipe but you can of course make your own homemade croutons using white bread or baguette.
    • Almost all types of mushrooms would work for this recipe. I like to use a combination of baby bella and white button mushrooms.
    • Tarragon is optional, however I strongly suggest you use it as it gives such a delicate flavor to the dish. Fresh tarragon is preferred but you can find dried tarragon in the spice section of many supermarkets.
    • This recipe is naturally vegetarian, however, you can use chicken broth instead of vegetable stock for a non-vegetarian version.
    Learn how to make homemade stuffing for Thanksgiving.

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Easy Homemade Stuffing (Stove Top Method)

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    This easy homemade stuffing is a show stopper! Juicy mushrooms mixed with tasty Gruyere and shallots makes the best stuffing!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 214 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2 medium onions diced
    • 1 shallot diced
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 4 stalks celery chopped
    • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms sliced
    • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 3 cups croutons
    • 2 cups vegetable stock
    • 1 ½ cup grated gruyere cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Place a large pan on the stove, turn the heat to medium. 
    • Add olive oil and butter into the pan, once the butter is melted, add the onions to the pan and stir until softened and translucent. 
    • Add in the shallot and garlic. Stir and cook for 5-8 minutes. 
    • Add in celery and cook for 15 more minutes. 
    • Add in mushrooms, cook for 10 minutes until their juice is released. 
    • Add in dried tarragon, salt and pepper. Stir well. 
    • Add croutons and mix well. Pour the vegetable stock slowly on the stuffing and mix.
    • Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. 
    • Mix in shredded gruyer cheese and once it's fully combined, transfer to your serving dish. 
    • Serve warm with extra shredded gruyer. 

    Notes

    • I used store bought croutons to make this recipe but you can of course make your own homemade croutons using white bread or baguette.
    • Almost all types of mushrooms would work for this recipe. I like to use a combination of baby bella and white button mushrooms.
    • Tarragon is optional, however I strongly suggest you use it as it gives such a delicate flavor to the dish. Fresh tarragon is preferred but you can find dried tarragon in the spice section of many supermarkets.
    • This recipe is naturally vegetarian, however, you can use chicken broth instead of vegetable stock for a non-vegetarian version.
    • For gluten free stuffing, please use gluten free bread cubes or croutons and gluten free vegetable or chicken stock.
    To bake the stuffing in the oven instead of stove top method:
    • Preheat the oven to 350f. 
    • After mixing in the croutons and stock, give it a stir and add in the gruyer. 
    • Transfer the stuffing to an oven safe dish, cover and bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes. 
    • Serve warm. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 639mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 499IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Mandy

      December 01, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this for two Thanksgivings now, and it has not disappointed. It seems to be everyone’s favorite dish by the end of dinner. I will be using this recipe for years to come, thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        December 02, 2021 at 3:51 am

        So happy to know you like this!

        Reply
    2. Claire

      October 16, 2018 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      The gruyere is just the finishing touch to this recipe. It makes everything better.
      We loved this last year....can't wait to make it this year

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 17, 2018 at 4:28 am

        Thank you Claire! his homemade stuffing recipe is a family favorite!

        Reply
    3. Tayler Ross

      October 16, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! Bookmarking it for Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 22, 2018 at 8:03 am

        Hope you like this homemade stuffing Tayler!

        Reply
    4. michele

      November 06, 2017 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      I think you're going to know it out of the park for Thanksgiving with this stuffing. My two favorite things are stuffing and mushrooms and you've put them together... Pinned it!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        November 06, 2017 at 11:54 am

        Thanks Michele! It's our favorite!

        Reply
    5. Donna

      November 06, 2017 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      Perfect timing!! I am literally planning my Thanksgiving menu today and I still needed a delicious stuffing to add to the plan. This sounds absolutely amazing and fits the bill 🙂 Yum, can't wait to try it

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        November 06, 2017 at 11:52 am

        thank you Donna! Hope you love it!

        Reply
    6. Amanda

      November 06, 2017 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      Mushroom Stuffing with Gruyere? Yes, please! You are brilliant! Stuffing is one of the first dishes my fork finds at Thanksgiving and I would definitely go back for seconds (or thirds) of this recipe.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        November 06, 2017 at 11:52 am

        Thanks Amanda! Mushroom and Gruyere are so good together!

        Reply
    7. Sarah

      November 05, 2017 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      We don't do Thanksgiving, but my husband is OBSESSED with stuffing. I need to try your version!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        November 06, 2017 at 11:26 am

        Hope you guys love it!

        Reply
    8. Leah

      November 03, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      I think this would be a bit hit at our house this Thanksgiving! I love the mushrooms in here, and it sounds like a tasty touch! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        November 04, 2017 at 7:35 am

        Thank Leah! We loved it too! Happy Thanksgiving! <3

        Reply

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