Pioneer Woman Stuffing Recipe | Easy To Make For Thanksgiving

This pioneer woman inspired southern stuffing is so delicious and flavorful, once you get a taste, this will be your go-to Thanksgiving stuffing! With perfectly soft bread, delicious sauteed onions and seasonings, and the refreshing crunch of granny smith apples, you won't be able to get enough! And the best part is it's so easy to make enough for the entire family.

The Best Pioneer Woman Stuffing

If you're into the food world, then I can bet you know who the pioneer woman is. Ree Drummond has taken the recipe world by storm with her classic southern recipes all the way from chicken fried steak to pecan pie.

Well, this simple stuffing recipe is pioneer woman inspired, and trust me, it has all of those delicious southern seasonings.

It just tastes so much better than boxed stuffing mix, and it's way easier to make than typical homemade stuffings. And not only that, but it puts a spin on traditional stuffing by having a blend of three delicious bread types, and a refreshing crunch of apples!

So, this stuffing recipe is, of course, a welcomed side for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving served with this turkey tenderloin and these twice baked mashed potatoes.

And it works as a great dressing recipe for your turkey. However, you can also pair it with any savory dinner, like braised beef shank, ham loaf, or even this Texas Roadhouse chili.

By the way, this stuffing recipe makes about 8 servings in an hour! And it stores super well too, so you can make it for dinner and use the leftovers in your family's lunches the next day.

Anyway, let's not waste any more time, let's get right into the ingredients you'll need to make this delicious pioneer woman copycat stuffing recipe!

Ingredients

So, the ingredients you need to make pioneer woman copycat stuffing are really pretty simple.

The list looks long, but don't be intimidated!

All of these ingredients are common grocery store finds, and the result is so worth it.

Here's what you'll need to make Pioneer Woman Stuffing:

• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 cups Mushrooms
• 1 cup Onion, diced
• ½ lb. Italian Sausages
• 1 tsp. Oregano
• 1 tsp. Thyme
• 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
• Salt and Pepper
• 4 cups Cornbread, cubed
• 1 cup  French Bread, cubed
• 1 cup Whole Wheat Bread, cubed
• 2 Granny Smith Apples, cubed
• 1 cup White Wine
• 2 cups Chicken Broth
• Fresh Parsley or other preferred herbs, to serve

Now, what makes this stuffing recipe unique is that it uses three different kinds of bread. And the use of cornbread is so underrated - it adds a subtle sweetness that makes the stuffing just so good.

With that said, you can actually use any kind of bread that you want! Just make sure that you use equal proportions of whatever bread you choose.

As for the sausage, you can use any kind that you want! I like to use classic mild Italian sausage, but you can use hot if you want to add a little spice or any kind of flavored sausage. You can then use any leftover sausage to make this Carrabba's sausage and lentil soup!

However you make this pioneer woman copycat recipe, it will be delicious!

By the way, if you're going to make the ultimate Thanksgiving day dinner, try pairing this delicious pioneer woman inspired stuffing with this asparagus casserole and biscuits for dinner.

Oh, and then for dessert, you can make this pumpkin custard pie!

Now, let's get to making this stuffing recipe!

How to Make Pioneer Woman Stuffing

This recipe is really fairly simple to follow. And it should only take about an hour from start to finish, with the majority of the time being baking time! 

That means you can easily whip up the rest of your Thanksgiving dinner while the stuffing is baking.

Now, without further ado, here's how to make pioneer woman stuffing!

Step 1: Prep Work

First, preheat the oven to 400ºF (200°C) and grease a large baking dish or casserole dish, so it's ready to go for later.

Then, preheat a non-stick skillet to medium heat and add olive oil to it.

Once the skillet is hot, add the mushrooms, and sauté for 7 minutes or until browned. Now, in the same skillet, saute the onion and cook until translucent.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage

Next, using the same skillet add the sausages and season with oregano and thyme, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Also, while you're cooking the sausages you'll want to break them apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned.

Step 3: Combine the Stuffing Mix

Now, once the sausage is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl.

Then, add the brown sugar, cornbread, French bread, whole wheat bread, granny smith apples, white wine, and chicken broth.

Next, give everything a mix to combine, and then transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish.

Step 4: Bake & Serve

Now, put the stuffing in the oven and bake it for about 45 minutes or until the top is completely golden brown.

Finally, garnish with fresh parsley - or any other herbs you want - and serve this pioneer woman inspired stuffing!

How to Store Pioneer Woman Copycat Stuffing

As I mentioned earlier, this pioneer woman Thanksgiving stuffing will make about 8 servings. And if you serve it at Thanksgiving dinner, you probably won't have any leftovers.

But, if you do, the stuffing stores super well! Either transfer it to an airtight container or cover the baking dish with a lid and store it in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

How to Reheat Stuffing

If you store the stuffing, you're going to want to reheat it.

And to do that, the best way is to put the stuffing back in the oven.

First, put the stuffing in a baking dish and cover the top with tin foil. Then, put it in the oven at 350°F for about 30-40 minutes or until warm.

By the way, if you notice that your stuffing is a little dry, just add a little bit of water or chicken broth to it to add more moisture.

Wrapping It All Up

And that's it! That's how to make pioneer woman stuffing.

This stuffing is a unique and delicious change-up from other stuffing recipes, and it's so much better than the boxed kind. And it's not that much harder to make either.

It's the perfect side to any Thanksgiving Day feast or even just for a weeknight dinner.

As always, if you made this pioneer woman copycat stuffing recipe, let me know how it went by leaving a comment below.

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Oh, and if you're looking for another Pioneer Woman inspired recipe, you have to make this Pioneer Woman French toast casserole!

More Thanksgiving Recipes

If you're looking for some more delicious Thanksgiving recipes for dinner and dessert, we have a ton on the blog I think you'll like.

Give these recipes a try next:

• Ocean Spray cranberry sauce
• Brown gravy
• White country gravy
• Sweet potato cobbler
• Seafood stuffing
• Ricotta pie
• Custard pie
• Fudge pie

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