Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (2024)

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No need for a box. With just some stale bread and a few spices and you can make your own Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch!

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In honor of Turkey Day coming this week (um how did that happen?!) I have this goodie for you guys. Ahh the good ol' box stuffing mix made on the stove. You all know the classic red box I'm talking about. A staple in our house growing up. Stuffing made in minutes - what could be better? Well, how about a stuffing mix that can be made in advance so you can still have stuffing in just minutes- but from scratch?! Guys... I know. This Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch has just changed my stuffing world because it has all the same convenience with all of the homemade love.

Ingredients Needed:

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  • Stale bread - A simple white bread works best for this recipe. If it has something you wouldn't want in your stuffing (like nuts or seeds) then I wouldn't use it. We also love to use our Easy White Sandwich Bread!
  • Dried herbs - parsley, sage, thyme, oregano.
  • Dried minced onion - do you have a dehydrator? You can totally make your own as we do for our own onion soup mix!
  • Dried celery flakes - This can be a hard one to find in your local grocery store, so we buy ours on Amazon.

Truth be told, I made this loaf of bread (but omitted the garlic and rosemary) just for this stuffing. Because really, homemade bread doesn't stay around in our house long enoughtoget stale.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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It's almost as easy as opening a box!

Step 1: Cube stale bread

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Step 2: Add herbs and seasonings and mix well.

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Done!

Now you have the equivalent of two of those red boxes! Store it in an airtight container in the pantry for a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months!

To Make the Stuffing

It's just like making it from a box! Add broth or water, butter, and cook on the stove top and give it a nice fluff!

We love this with our Chicken Stock From Scratch, but you can also make it vegetarian by using Vegetable Stock From Scratch.

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Make It A Meal!

Our favorite way to use this stuffing mix is in our Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing From Scratch (with our Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup). Or it makes a delicious side for some of our other favorites:

Fresh Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Garlic Honey Chicken Thighs

Garlic Chicken Piccata

15 Minute Garlic Butter Chicken

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie From Scratch

Or if it's going to round out your Thanksgiving table, keep that From Scratch train going with your own Copycat French's Fried Onions for our Fresh Green Bean Casserole From Scratch!

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! May your day be filled with lots of delicious food, loved ones, and hearts full of thanks. I'm sooo incredibly thankful for you all that come and read and share and ultimately encourage us to keep on keeping on with our Served From Scratch journey. Thank you! <3

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Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch

No need for a box. Put that stale bread to use and make your own Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: 12 oz

Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed day stale bread
  • 6 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup minced dried onion
  • 1/8 cup dried celery flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

To Make the Stuffing from the mix

  • 1 1/4 cup water or broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Spread out cubed bread evenly on a large baking sheet (or two if needed) and bake for approximately 10 minutes until dry.

  • Meanwhile, in a large ziplock plastic bag, mix all the dried seasonings and shake.

  • When cubed bread is done, add to ziplock bag and shake to combine well.

  • Split mixture in half and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in pantry or 6 months in the freezer. Each mixture is equivalent to 2 6 oz boxed stuffing mixes.

To Make Stuffing

  • In a medium sauce pan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add one container of mix (about 3 cups) and stir well. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve. Salt as needed / desired.

Notes

Dried Celery Flakes: This one can be hard to find in the store. You can of course dehydrate your own celery, but also you can do the following:

Fresh Celery - Substitute 3/4 cup of minced fresh celery. This just means that it's not shelf-stable and I would just add to the mix before cooking. Note that the size of the fresh celery will affect how quickly it softens. It will most likely still be a bit crunchy as the stuffing is an instant style stuffing with just hot water being added.

Celery Salt -Add 1 teaspoon of celery salt in place of dried celery flakes. Note that this will affect the salt level of the stuffing.

Not a huge fan of celery anyway? You can absolutely omit it.

Make your own bread! Here are all of our bread recipes.

Make your own dried onions!

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 5mg

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  1. Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (14)Alysia

    Can I use fresh onion?

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  2. Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (17)Deborah

    Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (18)
    Oh la la, this is actually vegan, depending upon the bread you use. I love it. I've never made my own stuffing and have got to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (19)Tracy

      It totally is, Deborah! Great point!

      Reply

  3. Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (20)Byron Thomas

    Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (21)
    That stuffing started off just like my mom's stuffing. But, then it looks very moist and well combined in that last photograph. I've always been a fan of the boxed stuffing - especailly when I'm in a hurry, so I've got to try this recipe! It looks delicious!

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    • Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (22)Tracy

      It's all the convenience but no box!

      Reply

  4. Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (23)Tisha

    Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (24)
    This looks way better than boxed stuffing!

    Reply

  5. Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (25)louise

    Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (26)
    How easy! I try to avoid the box stuff, but it's hard to beat the convenience when you are in a hurry. I love that you can make this ahead of time and store it right in your freezer until you are ready to use it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

  6. Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (27)Mahy Elamin

    Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (28)
    Wow is really a great job!!! You are a genius!! I need to try your idea immediately because this looks WONDERFUL! A good combination of ingredients and I'm ready to make this. Thanks.

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    • Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (29)Tracy

      Thank you!

      Reply

  7. Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (30)Andrea Metlika

    This is a great idea. Love that you can freeze it for later. I get cravings for stuffing every once in a while.

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    • Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (31)Tracy

      Yes, I do too, Andrea! That's why I love this so much - I can have quick stuffing whenever I want without the guilt!

      Reply

  8. Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (32)Kelli Kerkman

    Oooh! This looks awesome! Love a homemade version of a classic.

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    • Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (33)Tracy

      Homemade is best!

      Reply

  9. Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (34)Catherine Brown

    Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (35)
    Those spices are PERFECT! So often cooks don't flavor their stuffing enough, but yours looks brilliant!

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    • Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (36)Tracy

      thanks, Catherine!

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    • Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (37)Marie

      Minced onion as in fresh or dried?

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      • Copycat Boxed Stuffing Mix From Scratch (38)Tracy

        Oh thanks for asking, sorry it wasn’t more clear. Dried.

        Reply

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FAQs

What is in pepperidge farm stuffing mix? ›

MADE FROM: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER AND/OR PALM), MOLASSES, SPICES, CELERY, ONION POWDER, CALCIUM PROPIONATE TO EXTEND FRESHNESS, MALTED BARLEY ...

What is stuffing mix made of? ›

In a large bowl or large plastic food storage bag, combine ​breadcrumbs with dried parsley, minced onion, celery flakes, thyme, pepper, sage, and marjoram. To prepare stuffing, bring 1 1/4 cups of water or chicken broth and 3 tablespoons of butter to a boil.

What does adding egg to stuffing do? ›

Eggs: Two lightly beaten eggs help hold the dressing together and add moisture.

What is homemade stuffing made of? ›

The BEST traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe is easy to make dried bread cubes, sausage, diced vegetables, and chicken broth. It's a great side dish to make ahead of time and it definitely tastes best homemade!

Why is Thanksgiving stuffing so good? ›

Juices from the turkey soaked into the stuffing, infusing it with fat and flavor. "You've got those juices, and those juices taste great,” Smith said.

What was stuffing originally made of? ›

The earliest documentary evidence is the Roman cookbook, Apicius De Re Coquinaria, which contains recipes for stuffed chicken, dormouse, hare, and pig. Most of the stuffings described consist of vegetables, herbs and spices, nuts, and spelt (a cereal), and frequently contain chopped liver, brains, and other organ meat.

Is stuffing better with or without eggs? ›

It's a matter of preference, but adding a beaten egg to your stuffing mixture acts as a binder and keeps the bread moist.

Why is stuffing so tasty? ›

Stuffing has a symbiotic relationship with turkey. As it cooks, the herbs in the stuffing infuse into the bird, giving it a lot more flavor. The turkey, in turn, drips all its delicious juices into the stuffing as it cooks, moistening it and making it taste great.

What is British stuffing made of? ›

Stuffing consists of a mixture of savoury ingredients such as breadcrumbs, herbs, fruit, nuts, sausagemeat and onion which are bound together with egg or liquid to form a semi-solid mixture. It is usually cooked with roast meat such as chicken, pork or lamb and is served as an accompaniment to the sliced, cooked meat.

What can you use as a binder instead of eggs in stuffing? ›

Some common egg substitutes include:
  1. Mashed banana. Mashed banana can act as a binding agent when baking or making pancake batter. ...
  2. Applesauce. Applesauce can also act as a binding agent. ...
  3. Fruit puree. ...
  4. Avocado. ...
  5. Gelatin. ...
  6. Xanthan gum. ...
  7. Vegetable oil and baking powder. ...
  8. Margarine.
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What makes stuffing unhealthy? ›

Typically high in fat, carbs and salt, stuffing can be made fresh or purchased chilled, frozen or dehydrated. Traditionally, a stuffing would use the giblets of the bird with the addition of sausage meat, a source of starch, such as bread, with some aromatics such as onion, herbs and spices.

Why do people put mayo on eggs? ›

By adding Mayo to eggs, you're really enhancing the texture of the eggs. rather than the flavor. Not to mention, chosen foods classic Mayo. made with 100% pure avocado oil is so delicious, too.

How to keep stuffing moist when baking? ›

You want your stuffing moist but not soggy and certainly not dry. The bread in the stuffing absorbs moisture, but if it's dry (as it should be, see above), it takes some time for the liquid to settle in. I suggest adding a little at a time, say 1 cup of broth for every 4 cups of dry mix.

What can you use instead of stuffing? ›

Here are a few suggestions.
  • Old tights or socks. Nylons work great, but woolly ones will do too. ...
  • Worn out t-shirts or jumpers. Again, these should be clean. ...
  • Tissues or tissue paper. ...
  • Newspaper. ...
  • Plastic bags. ...
  • Packing materials. ...
  • Toy stuffing from another toy. ...
  • The filling from a pillow.
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What is the difference between Thanksgiving dressing and stuffing? ›

"Stuffing is cooked in the cavity of the turkey, so the juices soak into the ingredients, making it more flavorful. Dressing gets cooked on its own and needs extra liquid to make it flavorful." So stuffing is cooked inside the bird. Dressing is cooked outside the bird, usually in a casserole dish.

Is pepperidge farm stuffing good for you? ›

This product contains a high percentage of the Institute of Medicine's recommended adequate intake for sodium of 1500 mg a day (IOM 2005). This value is much lower than what the FDA requires be listed on food labels -- 2400 mg. Americans average 3,400 mg of sodium a day.

What does stuffing contain? ›

Stuffing consists of a mixture of savoury ingredients such as breadcrumbs, herbs, fruit, nuts, sausagemeat and onion which are bound together with egg or liquid to form a semi-solid mixture. It is usually cooked with roast meat such as chicken, pork or lamb and is served as an accompaniment to the sliced, cooked meat.

What is cornbread stuffing mix made of? ›

CORNBREAD CRUMBS (ENRICHED WHEAT AND SEMOLINA FLOUR, CORNMEAL, SUGAR, SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (FOR FRESHNESS), DRIED NONFAT MILK); DRIED VEGETABLES (ONION, CELERY, PARSLEY); SALT; SUGAR; DRIED CHICKEN (FAT, MEAT); YEAST EXTRACT; SPICES; HYDROLYZED SOY/WHEAT PROTEIN; TURMERIC ...

Does Pepperidge Farm stuffing have meat? ›

Made from specially baked stuffing bread, and then dusted with just the right touch of herbs and spices. It is the ideal complement to your entrées.

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