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Mom’s Stuffing Recipe-Thanksgiving

November 19, 20174 Comments

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This is my version of Mom’s stuffing recipe. It is not a Mexican recipe, but a pretty awesome recipe in my eyes. The story behind this recipe is that my Mom found it published in the LA. Times newspaper back in the 60’s. Thanksgiving celebration was a whole new thing for our family, since my parents were born in Mexico. But now, Thanksgiving would not be the same without this recipe.

Mom's Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing #thanksgiving #dressing

My job as a child was to dice up the green apple. My Mom knew I loved the green apple so much; she would always let me have part of the apple when I was done. Every time I slice a green apple and smell the aroma; it takes me right back to those moments in Mom’s kitchen. While I was in Monterrey, Mexico in 2011, I prepared this special side dish to share with my tia and her family. They really enjoyed it. This is my most favorite recipe of all when it comes to Thanksgiving! I am positive mom used a special brand of bread stuffing found in California. I have never seen it here in New York where I live, so I always try to find similar ingredients. Happy Thanksgiving! Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracia! 

Mom's Thanksgiving Stuffing-Dressing #stuffing #thanksgiving #pinaenlacocina

So happy mt dad took some pictures with his polaroid camera to capture those special moments. 

Mom's Thanksgiving Stuffing-Dressing #thanksgiving #stuffing

Mom's Thanksgiving Stuffing-Dressing #stuffing #thanksgiving #rellenodepavo

When I cannot find the sausage with sage, I just add some powdered sage. For this recipe, I would add about 1/2 of a teaspoon when cooking the meat. 

Mom's Thanksgiving Stuffing-Dressing #thanksgiving #stuffing #rellenodepavo

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Mom's Thanksgiving Stuffing-Dressing #stuffing #thanksgiving #rellenodepavo

mom's turkey stuffing

Mom’s Turkey Stuffing

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chuck beef
  • 1 pound Jimmy Dean Pork/Sage flavored sausage
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 2 sticks of celery sliced or diced small
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small green apple diced
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped (my addition)
  • 14-16 ounces cornbread stuffing
  • 5 cup low sodium chicken broth more if needed

Instructions

  • On medium/high heat, brown the  beef and pork sausage in a large dutch oven-style pot. Season with a little salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Once the beef and sausage is nicely browned and cooked through, add the onions, carrots, celery , bell pepper and thyme. Combine and cook for 7-9 minutes. Add the apple and almonds and cook for another few minutes. Fold in the bread stuffing and gradually mix in the chicken broth. If it seems too dry, add a little more broth. You want it to look moist so it does not dry out during the baking process. Taste for salt.
  • Place the stuffing in a large baking dish and bake in a 350  degree preheated oven until warmed through and top is nicely browned and the bread looks toasted. Grab a fork! Lol! Let it sit for a few minutes before serving. It will be very hot! Back in the day, Mom used to stuff the turkey with this recipe and cook part of it in a small baking dish. I rarely cook a whole turkey and prefer to bake it in a pan instead of inside of the turkey.
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  1. Kassandra Hernandez

    November 26, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    I made this as part of our Thanksgiving meal today. DELICIOUS! Thank you so much and Happy Thanksgiving <3

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    • Sonia

      November 27, 2020 at 11:49 am

      This makes me sooo happy! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Francesca Cervantes

    January 1, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    Great recipe! My mother-in-law makes a similar stuffing, but instead of sausage she uses bacon. I’m trying something new and this was awesome!

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    • Sonia

      January 2, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      I am so happy you enjoyed the recipe! I love the idea of bacon too!

      Reply

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