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The Great Stuffing Debate from Swanson: $150 Giveaway

People may come for the turkey, but they stay for the fixings.  For me, that’s the stuffing.  In fact, I’d be fine if there was nothing on the table BUT stuffing.  Box stuffing misses so many of the complex flavors that are in homemade – sweet, savory, salty…  When made right, stuffing is heaven in a bowl.

Of course, not everybody agrees on what should go into good stuffing.  Thankfully, my family is pretty much on agreement when it comes to this dish – but check out this hilarious video from Swanson on what happens when stuffing goes wrong.

Swanson contacted me earlier this month and sent me a gift card to help with my Thanksgiving preparation, and of course, to pick up some Swanson broth.  I used it to create the stuffing for my department Thanksgiving.  I don’t know if my co-workers were hoping for different ingredients, but I know I loved the results!

I adapted Ina Garten’s Sausage & Herb Stuffing recipe, which can be found here.

  • 16 c 1″ bread cubes, sourdough
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 c sweet onion
  • 1 c diced celery
  • 2 Granny Smith apples (unpeeled, cored, large diced)
  • 2 tbs parsley (fresh or dried)
  • 1/2 tbs salt
  • 1/2 tbs black pepper
  • 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 c Swanson Chicken Broth
  • 1 c dried cherries
  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. Place cubes in single layer on baking sheet and bake 7 minutes.  Remove cubes & place in large bowl.  Turn oven to 350.
  3. In large saute pan, melt butter & add onions, celery, apples, parsley, salt & pepper.  Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes, until vegetables are softened.  Add to bread cubes.
  4. In same saute pan, cook sausage on medium heat for about 10 minute (until brown & thoroughly cooked).  Break up with fork as cooking.  Add to bread cubes & vegetables.
  5. Add chicken broth & cherries to bowl, mix well, and pour into large baking dish.
  6. Bake 30 minutes, until browned on top & hot in the middle.

Swanson wants you to join in the Great Stuffing Debate!  As an incentive – and to make your holidays a little happier – they’re offering one lucky winner a $150 Visa Gift Card!  This giveaway ends November 30th at 12 AM EST.

Mandatory Entry:  Tell me what goes into your favorite stuffing!

Extra Entries:

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Good luck, ladies!

*Note:  Swanson generously provided the Visa gift card for my Thanksgiving shopping, as well as the gift card for this giveaway.  Thanks Swanson!*

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Comments

  1. Maureen says

    My stuffing might sound just plain but it is the one that my family likes. In it I put white bread, celery, butter, salt sage, onion, pepper and a bit of garlic and chicken broth.

  4. Ali says

    Stuffing… we do Dressing!

    Very simple. Pepperidge farm stuffing mixed with melted butter & swanson’s chicken broth. We just keep adding until its the right consistency then press in a pan & bake.

    Its so good especially with the gravy.

    Occassionally we will make 2 pans with one having crumbled pecans and/or minced celery, but we always have to have the basic one.

  6. Ali says

    I went to : Visit Swanson’s Great Stuffing Debate & tell me which debate question you answer (and what your answer is!)

    Got the meat versus veggies question on stuffing & had to answer veggies! No meat in my dressing please. Although on the side is just fine. 😉

  8. Gabs says

    Ya, lol, so I’ve always used the boxes…. but I love the sound of this recipe & will try it out this year & see if my family of 5 likes it. Thanks! 🙂

  16. Martha Davis says

    I answered the debate question on whether stuffing should have oysters or not and I said “Sure!”

  33. Nicole says

    I don’t see my 1st comment showing about what goes into my fave stuffing, but we make the basic stuffing with chicken broth, celery, garlic, butter, salt.

  40. Jessie C. says

    My question was pecans in stuffing. What side are you on.
    No that’s what pie is for. 82%

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