From cheesy casseroles and stuffed pork chops to creative sides, these recipes made with stovetop stuffing are cozy, comforting and flavorful.
1/15
Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to cook but just don't have much time. This casserole is both comforting and fast, which makes it my favorite kind of recipe. I serve it with a green salad. —Jena Coffey, Sunset Hills, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 247 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
2/15
Deconstructed Pear Pork Chops
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll be tempted to eat this main dish right out of the pan but try to resist. These chops are sure to wow guests at the dinner table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 3/4 cup stuffing mixture: 603 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1094mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 38g protein.
3/15
Mini Barbecue Meat Loaves
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 cup of salsa. —Linda Call, Falun, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
2 mini meat loaves: 330 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
4/15
Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash
From the Recipe Creator:
We stuff acorn squash with leftovers like turkey, dressing and cranberry sauce. Make as much or as little as you need to use everything up. —Cindy Romberg, Mississauga, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed acorn squash half: 502 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 875mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 9g fiber), 27g protein.
5/15
Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing
From the Recipe Creator:
The heartwarming taste of cinnamon and apples is the perfect accompaniment for these tender pork chops. The dish is always a winner with my family. Because it calls for only four ingredients, it's a main course I can serve with little preparation. —Joan Hamilton, Worcester, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 527 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.
6/15
Spinach Balls
From the Recipe Creator:
Either as an appetizer or side dish, these spinach balls are delicious! And, since they can be made ahead, you might think about doubling the recipe and freezing some for unexpected guests.—Faye Buffenmeyer, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3 spinach balls: 185 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 627mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
7/15
Baked Egg & Stuffing Cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Save your leftover stuffing to make shells for holding baked eggs. This is a hearty breakfast that keeps us going for the marathon shopping trips. —Karen Deaver, Babylon, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 169 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
8/15
After-Christmas Empanadas
From the Recipe Creator:
Turn your leftovers into tasty empanadas using refrigerated pie pastry. We make these savory pastries and freeze them for a quick fix during the holidays. —Cheryl Marinaccio, Webster, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 empanada: 205 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
9/15
Holiday Stromboli
From the Recipe Creator:
At our house, we wrap holiday leftovers in pizza crust as a yummy way to finish them off. Here’s to getting the flavor, without the all-day cooking. —Alia Slatton, Boulder, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 423 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 836mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
10/15
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious chicken and broccoli casserole recipe is a twist on chicken divan that came from an old boss. It’s quick, satisfying comfort food. —Jennifer Schlachter, Big Rock, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 318 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 901mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
11/15
Thanksgiving Stuffed Shells
From the Recipe Creator:
Leftover turkey, dressing and sweet potatoes make terrific stuffing for jumbo pasta shells. We add cheese and use turkey gravy as the sauce for this crowd-pleaser. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
12/15
Sunday Best Stuffed Pork Chops
From the Recipe Creator:
We’re farmers and ranchers who love to cook in a Dutch oven. Dish up these chops from the oven, and pass the salad, potatoes and steamed broccoli. —Lorraine Smith, Carpenter, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pork chop with 3 tablespoons sauce: 532 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 973mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 40g protein.
13/15
Stuffin’ Muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love stuffing, you won’t be able to get enough of these fun muffin cups that make use of not only leftover stuffing but also green beans, turkey, mashed potatoes, cheddar and gravy. It’s a taste of Thanksgiving in every bite! —Pauline Porterfield, Roxboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 muffins: 370 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
14/15
Chicken Meatball Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
In North Dakota, it's pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 265 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 828mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 20g protein.
15/15
Chicken Zucchini Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
A co-worker shared this chicken zucchini casserole recipe that was originally her grandmother's. When I make it, I use precooked chicken from the grocery store and fresh zucchini my neighbor gives me from his garden. —Bev Dutro, Dayton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 481 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1174mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
Recipes Made with Stovetop Stuffing FAQ
How do I make boxed stuffing taste homemade?
To make boxed stuffing taste homemade, there are several things to add to stuffing mix to enrich the base or give it texture, like brown butter, toasted nuts, dried fruit or cooked, crumbled sausage. A scattering of chopped fresh herbs will perk up the mix, and baking it in a buttered dish instead of serving it straight from the stovetop adds crispy edges and a golden crust that mimics a made-from-scratch bake.
Can I use boxed stuffing mix in casserole recipes?
Boxed stuffing mix is a convenient and easy way to pull a casserole recipe together fast. You can prepare the stuffing and then fold it into fillings or layer it, or you can scatter the dry mix on top for a crisp, buttery crust. For something smaller but just as comforting, fill muffin tins with your favorite casserole base and bake until hot and crisp.
What are some quick dinner ideas using boxed stuffing?
Quick dinners with boxed stuffing include skillet meals, meatballs and dinners with rotisserie chicken that just need to be briefly heated or baked. Many leftover stuffing recipes follow the same approach and have little prep, so dinner comes together without much work. Use box stuffing as a shortcut for filling hollowed-out squash or zucchini, leaving you plenty of time to toss a side salad together while it bakes.
