Old Fashioned Savoury Onion Stuffing

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Old Fashioned Savoury Onion Stuffing recipe for your Thanksgiving Day
in Side

Prep

25 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs potatoes , scrubbed
2 lbs onions , chopped
5 tablespoons summer savory ( more if desired , I use about 10 )
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons salt ( or to taste )
1/2 teaspoon black pepper ( or to taste )
1/2 cup milk
8 slices bread , diced
2 tablespoons dark soya sauce ( optional , this was never in the original recipe but we like it better with it )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
516
Sugar
12g
Fat
25g
Old Fashioned Savoury Onion Stuffing is a classic American recipe that is traditionally served as a side dish especially during Thanksgiving dinner. The dish was created during the Great Depression era, when meat was scarce and saving every bit of it was important. The recipe's primary ingredients were onions, bread, and potatoes, which were staples in most households back then. Today this recipe has taken it a bit further and can include additional ingredients like herbs and spices and even meat or nuts.

Instructions

1.Boil the potatoes and drain in a colander.
2.Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions until they are limp, which should take about 5 minutes.
3.Add summer savory, butter, salt and pepper to the skillet and stir.
4.Crumble the potatoes into the skillet and stir to mix ingredients.
5.Pour in milk and stir again until all ingredients are mixed.
6.Mix in the diced bread, making sure to coat it with the buttered mixture.
7.Use a spoon to press down the mixture until it is flat in the skillet.
8.Drizzle the soya sauce over the mixture.
9.Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until bread is golden brown.

PROS

Old Fashioned Savoury Onion Stuffing is a deliciously savory and hearty recipe that can satisfy any appetite.

It’s perfect for a family dinner or a Thanksgiving meal.

CONS

As this dish includes potatoes, milk and bread, it’s a bit of a heavy meal and not suitable for people on a low-carb or low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does contain onions, which are known to boost immunity and reduce inflammation in the body.
Summer Savory is a carminative, which can help in digestion.
Potatoes are rich in carbs, potassium and vitamin C that can be essential for a healthy diet.

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