MOM'S STUFFING, LIGHTENED UP
My Mom makes the BEST stuffing, it's the one thing I crave every Thanksgiving! This recipe has been remade like Mom's, only just a bit healthier!
Provided by Gina
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If your bread is fresh, preheat the oven and bake the bread cubes on 2 baking sheets at 250°F for about 30 minutes, stirring half way until the bread is completely firm.
- Increase the oven to 350°F.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat cook bacon for about 2 minutes. Add butter; when melted add onions, celery, parsley, sage, Bell's seasoning, salt and pepper and saute on medium low until soft, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken broth and egg.
- In a large bowl add bread and combine with sauteed vegetables. Add chicken broth and egg mixture and combine well. If stuffing is too dry, add a little more broth or water until you have the right consistency.
- Spray a casserole with cooking spray, add stuffing. (If making ahead cover with foil and refrigerate).
- If making alongside a turkey, pour some of the pan juices from the cooked turkey over the stuffing. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 /4 cup, Calories 161 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 455 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g
EASY TURKEY STUFFING
Want to make great turkey stuffing? Here are the basics for how to make turkey stuffing with easy variations to make it your own. Gather your helpers around to chop up onion, celery, carrots, bread and parsley. Use Progresso™ chicken broth for a flavorful way to keep it moist. All that's left is to stuff your turkey and get ready to see delighted faces at the table. Enjoy!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- In large bowl, mix bread cubes, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Add broth and butter-onion mixture, stirring until desired moistness (stuffing will become a little more moist during roasting because it will absorb juices from turkey).
- Use to stuff 1 (14- to 18-lb) turkey. After stuffing turkey, place any remaining stuffing in 1- or 2-quart casserole that has been sprayed with cooking spray; cover and refrigerate. Bake stuffing in casserole with turkey for last 35 to 40 minutes of roasting time or until thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
LOW-SODIUM HERB-RUBBED TURKEY
If you're looking for a new twist on turkey, Ruby Bergschneider's recipe may just be the one. The Jacksonville, Illinois cook prepares a well-blended, salt-free rub that goes under the turkey skin. She removes the skin before eating, resulting in a low-fat entree. This recipe proves that you don't need a lot of salt for good flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h30m
Yield 28 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix garlic, herbs and spices until blended. Sprinkle flour into oven bag; shake to coat. Place bag in a roasting pan; add vegetables and sprinkle with 5 teaspoons herb mixture., Pat turkey dry. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub half of the remaining herb mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub remaining herb mixture over inside of turkey. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Place turkey in bag over vegetables, breast side up; close bag with nylon tie. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close with tie provided. Bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. , Remove turkey from oven bag to a serving platter; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. Strain contents of oven bag into a small saucepan, discarding vegetables; skim fat from cooking juices. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually whisk into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LOW FAT THANKSGIVING DAY STUFFING
Traditional flavor with minimum dietary impact. TIP: if you like crusty stuffing, remove foil the last 15 minutes of baking.
Provided by iching53
Categories Grains
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a big skillet, brown the sausage bits gently in half the butte, reduce heat to medium.
- Add chopped or minced onions, mushrooms, celery, and celery leaves.
- Cook, stirring often, until the onions are golden, about 8 minutes.
- Scrape the vegetable mixture into a big bowl; mix in the bread cubes, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually stir in broth combined with the egg substitute, until the stuffing is evenly moistened but not soggy.
- Transfer stuffing to a lightly buttered casserole dish; drizzle with additional broth and remaining melted butter as desired, cover, and bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 903.2, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 4, Protein 9.9
LOW FAT TURKEY DRESSING
I have a goal to make a points-friendly Thanksgiving feast. This is my version of light turkey dressing. The spices "make" it. If you can do fresh spices, go for it!
Provided by MsTeechur
Categories Thanksgiving
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cube bread into small cubes.
- Core, peel, and cut apples.
- Saute onions, celery, apples, cranberries, and spices in broth (add more broth or water if needed).
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix with bread chunks.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
- Keep covered but check for drying.
- Add more water/broth if it dries out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.1, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 40, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1
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