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Tuesday, November 10, 2026Nov 10

10 fresh, delicious ways to doctor stuffing mix

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photo Golden Stuffing Muffins are individual servings of Thanksgiving deliciousness.

Let’s be clear about something … when making stuffing, it’s always better to slice and dry your own bread cubes. Hands down, the taste and texture are better.

But let’s also be realistic. In the chaos of getting the many components of Thanksgiving dinner on the table in a timely manner, many of us won’t have the time to make that happen. It’s all good. Truth is, you can make a pretty respectable stuffing using those bagged stuffing mixes.

It all comes down to how you doctor it (in other words, what you add to it). If all you do is follow the package directions – which usually amount to not much more than adding broth and an onion – you’re doomed to dull stuffing. But if you’re willing to toss in some more exciting ingredients, you can have a great stuffing nobody will guess started in a bag.

So here are 10 fresh combinations to consider adding to your purchased stuffing mix.

10 FRESH WAYS WITH STUFFING MIX

Start with a 12-ounce bag of stuffing mix, flavor of your choice. Prepare according to package directions, but add one of the following combinations before baking the stuffing.