Discover the ultimate comfort food with Instant Pot Stuffing! This classic dish, filled with savory flavors and hearty bread, is now easier than ever to prepare thanks to your Instant Pot. Whether making a family roast or a Thanksgiving stuffing for the holiday season, this easy stuffing recipe is sure to be a pleaser!
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Why You’ll Love Homemade Stuffing
- Time-Saving: The pressure cooker cuts down the cooking time for this holiday staple.
- Foolproof Method: Ensures evenly cooked, moist stuffing mixture with a delightful crispy top every time.
- Flavor Packed: This easy Instant Pot stuffing recipe is full of classic flavors that complement any main dish.
Recipe Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: Adds richness and helps sauté the onion, enhancing its sweetness.
- Yellow Onion: Gives a savory depth to the stuffing, balancing the bread’s blandness.
- Dried Bread Cubes: Crusty bread forms the base of the stuffing, soaking up the flavorful broth and spices.
- Nature’s Seasonings/Mixed Herbs: Fresh herbs add a blend of flavors that gives the stuffing its classic, comforting taste.
- Salt and Ground Black Pepper: Enhance the natural flavors of the other ingredients.
- Garlic Powder: Adds a subtle, aromatic flavor that complements the other ingredients.
- Chicken Broth: Moistens the bread and infuses the stuffing with a savory, meaty flavor.
- Freshly Chopped Parsley: Provides a fresh, bright counterpoint to the rich, savory stuffing.
How To Make Instant Pot Stuffing?
Step One: At least 24 hours before cooking your stuffing, cut your white bread into cubes. Lay them out on a flat surface to dry evenly. Preheat your oven to 350°.
Step Two: Turn your Instant Pot onto sauté mode. Once hot, add butter and allow it to melt. Then, add the chopped onions and cook for about three minutes to caramelize them.
Step Three: After caramelizing the onions, turn off the Instant Pot and add the bread and seasonings. Mix well to distribute the seasonings and onions proportionately among the bread. Pour the chicken stock over the bread and mix gently to ensure the broth covers each cube without breaking the bread.
Step Four: Place the stuffing in a lightly greased 13 x 9 baking dish and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes. Check periodically, especially after the 20-minute mark, as ovens vary in temperature.
Serve Five: Once the stuffing is finished, allow it to cool slightly, top with a little bit more parsley and serve. Enjoy!
How To Store Homemade Stuffing
- Refrigeration: After cooling, transfer the Instant Pot stuffing to an airtight container and refrigerate. Seal tightly to maintain freshness and prevent odors from entering the fridge.
- Freezing: Freeze the stuffing in airtight containers or bags, removing air to prevent freezer burn. Label it with the date and store it for 2-3 months.
- Reheating in the Microwave: Reheat a small portion in a microwave-safe dish, covered with a damp paper towel, in short intervals. Stir in between to ensure even warming and prevent drying.
- Reheating in the Instant Pot:For larger quantities, use the “Saute” function in the Instant Pot. Add a bit of broth or water, stir occasionally until heated, and adjust the seasoning before serving.
What To Serve With This Stuffing?
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- Cranberry Sauce: A zesty burst of citrus complements the savory stuffing perfectly.
- Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts: Crispy edges and cheesy goodness make these a delightful pairing.
- Glazed Carrots: A touch of sweetness adds a contrasting flavor to the savory stuffing.
- Herb-Roasted Potatoes: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside – a classic favorite.
- Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes: A velvety side dish that complements the heartiness of stuffing.
FAQ’S
What Is the Difference Between Dressing and Stuffing?
Traditionally stuffing is a dish made of bread or cornbread, rosemary, onions, stock and other food items. The dish is sometimes called a dressing or stuffing mix. The main difference being stuffing and dressing is that stuffing is stuffed into the cavity of another food, for example, the Thanksgiving Turkey, whereas dressing is more of a side dish usually cooked in a dish in the oven.
Why Do You Bake This Recipe?
The first part of this recipe is made in the Instant Pot, however we bake the stuffing rather than pressure cooking on high pressure to avoid the stuffing getting too soggy. Even with a quick release of pressure this bread crumbs would become too soft.
The Best Instant Pot Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 12 cup dried cubed white bread
- 1 tsp. Nature’s Seasonings or mixed herbs.
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper Ground
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp. parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- At least 24 hours before cooking your stuffing, cut your white bread into cubes. Lay out on a plate or cutting board to dry. Try to leave out on a flat surface so that the bread is evenly on a hard surface.
- Preheat your oven to 350°. Turn your instant pot onto “sauté” mode. Once your instant pot becomes hot, add your butter.
- Allow the butter to completely melt then add in your chopped onions. Cook for about three minutes to caramelize them.
- Once your onions are cooked, turn off your instant pot by pressing cancel. add in Your bread, and seasonings. mixed together well so that all of the seasonings and onions are distributed proportionately amongst the bread.
- Pour the chicken stock over your bread and mix well. Be careful to not mix too much or your bread will start to break. Just mix enough for the broth to cover each cube.
- Place your stuffing in a 13 x 9 pan, lightly greased. place in your oven for about 30 minutes. At the 20-minute mark, periodically check your stuffing every five minutes as some ovens are warmer than others.
- Once your stuffing is completely finished, allow it to cool slightly, and serve up.
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