This 5-ingredient stuffing has the same buttery, herby taste as the traditional recipe. All the flavor of classic Thanksgiving stuffing on a budget! You don’t need a long ingredient list to get big holiday flavor.
Classic Stuffing Ingredients
- Veggies: Onion and celery are the basics, but add carrots or mushrooms to change it up.
- Add-Ins: Nuts, apples, and dried cranberries are tasty add ins to give your stuffing texture!
How to Make 5-Ingredient Stuffing
Thanksgiving is about family and gratitude. This budget-friendly, easy stuffing recipe keeps the focus on what really matters. It’s quick to throw together, uses simple pantry staples, and saves you time for what counts, family, friends, and second helpings.
- Cook the Veggies: Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large skillet, add the butter and melt it over medium heat. Add the diced onions and diced celery. Cook until soft, about 6-7 minutes.
- Combine: Add the boxed stuffing, bread crumbs, chicken broth, and cooked veggies, then stir to combine.
- Bake: Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared dish, then cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Sausage Variation: My family LOVES it when I add sausage to my 5-ingredient stuffing. Cook and crumble the sausage, then add it to the stuffing mix before baking.
Easy Homemade Stuffing
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Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) box stuffing bread crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup diced celery
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large skillet, add ½ cup unsalted butter and melt it over medium heat. Add the ½ cup diced onions and ½ cup diced celery. Cook until soft, about 6-7 minutes.
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Add 1 (10-ounce) box stuffing bread crumbs, 1 ½ cups chicken broth, and cooked veggies, and stir to combine.
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Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared dish. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Storage: Once cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Microwave for about 1 minute, or until warmed through. Add a splash of chicken broth before reheating if the stuffing seems dry.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the stuffing as directed, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before baking as directed.
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More Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Sides
With grocery prices rising, I wanted to make Thanksgiving traditions easier to afford. By keeping ingredients simple, you can still enjoy all the cozy flavor without the high cost. Take a look at these other recipes!
