Marilyn Monroe’s Stuffing Recipe (2024)

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Mike

I just read Ms Monroe's handwritten recipe online. She writes "add butter" if cooked "outside" the bird.

MCVK

I love dried cranberries in my dressing, but if you go with raisins, use golden ones (soaked in boiling water for five minutes) for a much lighter taste than the dark ones.

Ted Lee

A 10-inch skillet is certainly suitable, and the baking time won’t change but check after a half-hour or 40 minutes to make sure the bottom isn’t browning too quickly. Such a skillet will only hold about 6 - 8 cups of the stuffing/dressing mixture; and this recipe yields 20 cups. It is designed to stuff a large turkey and then have extra to bake alongside (as dressing).

Jeremy

I have not made this recipe but I would think if you added the meat with the pan drippings that would create a lot of moisture. I think you are also safe in adding some stock or even a little water if the mixture is to dry. Sometimes when I am baking the dressing I will baste the dressing directly from the turkey drippings, no one has complained yet.

Dizzy Ramone

I make a similar one only use Italian sausage rather than beef, i use cranberries (dried) its vrry tastey!

Leslie

The recipe calls for soaking the bread in water. To add more flavor, I use the liquid from boiling the livers. Just add a sufficient amount to make the stuffing moist to your liking.

Don

I note that the picture has it apparently baked in an iron skillet (one of my favorite things to work with) -- is this an option and if so what size skillet and what if any change in the bake time.

Sue

She soaks the bread in cold water for 15 minutes and then shreds it. I can't imagine that adds much flavor, but it does provide the necessary moisture.

Matt Lee

Sure, why not?! seems like an even trade as long as weight/volume are equivalent

Jody

Easily one of the greatest stuffing/dressing recipes I’ve ever made, or had. Made it exactly as written except I had to sub butcher bacon for liver bc my partner is anti-liver. But I will be making a batch this week with liver. Because liver is delectable. Sorry, sweetie.

Ron Saunders

I’ve made this but haven’t actually baked it yet - the problem being after tasting for seasoning I may not have any left to bake. I made it on a lark just because it was Marilyn’s but it’s delicious!

FSWA

I do dried cranberries, raw cashews, and sauteed mushrooms.

Key

I use sage sausage. And light mix of raisins. Been making several years. Family favorite.

Jen

I wrote an article in this for taste of home December 2018. It needs eggs to bind it together better. But it has good taste :)

Pat

I used slivered almonds and a bag of stuffing mix instead of walnuts the sourdough because that’s what I had in the pantry. Baked the dressing in a muffin pan covered with foil for the first 15 minutes then removed it to let the tops get a little crispy. My guests loved the sweet cranberries with all that savory goodness!

Phyllis Schlesinger

Wondering about those bay leaves. Do you remove them at some point?

Eileen

Maybe crush them up while they're dry, removing the stems? Just a guess.
I'm going to make this stuffing/dressing for thanksgiving this year. I'll let uz know how mine turns out. I see it makes a lot, which is great for my crew and my sisters crew together equal a LOT of us!

Dizzy Ramone

I make a similar one only use Italian sausage rather than beef, i use cranberries (dried) its vrry tastey!

Marion

Any thoughts on dried cranberries instead of raisins? This recipes is intriguing, I think I'm going to give it a try.

MCVK

I love dried cranberries in my dressing, but if you go with raisins, use golden ones (soaked in boiling water for five minutes) for a much lighter taste than the dark ones.

Matt Lee

Sure, why not?! seems like an even trade as long as weight/volume are equivalent

trudy

I substitute dried cranberries for raisins in a lot of things. Try them in of all things egg salad.

Joan

No liquid at all? if somone tries this, please give a review. I'm intereted, but a bit hesitant to try the recipe.

Mike

I just read Ms Monroe's handwritten recipe online. She writes "add butter" if cooked "outside" the bird.

Jeremy

I have not made this recipe but I would think if you added the meat with the pan drippings that would create a lot of moisture. I think you are also safe in adding some stock or even a little water if the mixture is to dry. Sometimes when I am baking the dressing I will baste the dressing directly from the turkey drippings, no one has complained yet.

Sue

She soaks the bread in cold water for 15 minutes and then shreds it. I can't imagine that adds much flavor, but it does provide the necessary moisture.

Don

I note that the picture has it apparently baked in an iron skillet (one of my favorite things to work with) -- is this an option and if so what size skillet and what if any change in the bake time.

Ted Lee

A 10-inch skillet is certainly suitable, and the baking time won’t change but check after a half-hour or 40 minutes to make sure the bottom isn’t browning too quickly. Such a skillet will only hold about 6 - 8 cups of the stuffing/dressing mixture; and this recipe yields 20 cups. It is designed to stuff a large turkey and then have extra to bake alongside (as dressing).

bill H.

How long should you cook this stuffing, and at what temperature?

Margaux Laskey, Staff Editor

I just added the baking instructions into the last step. Happy cooking!

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Marilyn Monroe’s Stuffing Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a Marilyn Monroe martini? ›

Instructions. Measure the apple brandy and grenadine into a co*cktail shaker. Add enough ice to cover the liquid and shake for 30 seconds to ensure the brandy and grenadine are very cold. Strain into a martini glass and top up the glass with chilled champagne or sparkling wine.

Why put eggs in stuffing? ›

Broth: Chicken broth keeps the stuffing moist without making it soggy. Eggs: Two lightly beaten eggs help hold the dressing together and add moisture. Water: You can add a few tablespoons of water, if you'd like, to achieve your desired consistency.

What is homemade stuffing made of? ›

The BEST traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe is easy to make dried bread cubes, sausage, diced vegetables, and chicken broth. It's a great side dish to make ahead of time and it definitely tastes best homemade!

How did stuffing get invented? ›

Purportedly ancient Roman, or else Medieval, cooks developed engastration recipes, stuffing animals with other animals. An anonymous Andalusian cookbook from the 13th century includes a recipe for a ram stuffed with small birds.

What's the most expensive martini? ›

In one of Tokyo's tallest hotels, you can order the Diamonds are Forever Martini, ringing in at just around $19,000.

Why is a dirty martini called that? ›

DIRTY. For those who like their co*cktails to have a savoury edge, the Dirty Martini is a delicious, slightly salty, choice. The term 'dirty' means that olive brine, usually from a jar of co*cktail olives, has been added to the drink.

What can you use as a binder instead of eggs in stuffing? ›

Cornstarch. This is our binder! Cornstarch makes a great egg substitute in vegan baked goods. Turns out it's great for making an eggless stuffing as well!

How do you keep stuffing moist when cooking? ›

Typically, baking the stuffing inside the bird helps keep the mixture moist. “I prefer stuffing (in the bird) to dressing (outside of the bird) because all those delicious drippings that come off the turkey gets absorbed right into the stuffing,” Bamford says.

Are you supposed to cook the stuffing before putting it in? ›

Fully cook raw meat, poultry, or seafood ingredients before adding to stuffing. Combine the ingredients and place them in your bird immediately before cooking. Don't stuff whole poultry with cooked stuffing. In addition to the turkey, the stuffing's center needs to reach 165 F.

What makes stuffing unhealthy? ›

Typically high in fat, carbs and salt, stuffing can be made fresh or purchased chilled, frozen or dehydrated. Traditionally, a stuffing would use the giblets of the bird with the addition of sausage meat, a source of starch, such as bread, with some aromatics such as onion, herbs and spices.

What is stuffing KFC? ›

A brioche style bun with an original recipe fillet, a sage and onion stuffing patty, burger dressing, lettuce, cheese and a spicy cranberry sauce. Served with Signature Fries and a Drink.

What is British stuffing made of? ›

Stuffing consists of a mixture of savoury ingredients such as breadcrumbs, herbs, fruit, nuts, sausagemeat and onion which are bound together with egg or liquid to form a semi-solid mixture. It is usually cooked with roast meat such as chicken, pork or lamb and is served as an accompaniment to the sliced, cooked meat.

What is Christmas stuffing made of? ›

Starting with dried sourdough bread, celery, onion, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, chicken broth and eggs. A whole stick of butter goes in the pan adding onions, herbs and garlic (sausage is optional). Eggs combine everything together before going in the oven on a baking dish.

Why is it called dressing in the south? ›

But for the Thanksgiving side dish in the South, the term dressing was adopted in place of stuffing, which was viewed as a crude term, during the Victorian era. Although dressing and stuffing are interchangeable terms, the signature ingredient of this Thanksgiving side dish in the South is cornbread.

Why does stuffing taste so good? ›

As it cooks, the herbs in the stuffing infuse into the bird, giving it a lot more flavor. The turkey, in turn, drips all its delicious juices into the stuffing as it cooks, moistening it and making it taste great.

What is a martini Gossip Girl? ›

But Blair's minions quickly scared her away after drinks went flying. This wasn't just any drink...it was a Nairtini (Nair hair remover in a glass).

What martini did James Bond order in Casino Royale? ›

The recipe for Bond's "Vesper" martini, as described in the 2006 movie: 'Three measures of Gordon's; one of vodka; half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it over ice, and add a thin slice of lemon peel.

What's the difference between a cosmo and a cranberry martini? ›

The Martini has a strong, distinct flavour that is dominated by the botanical notes of the gin. The vermouth adds a subtle sweetness and depth to the drink. In contrast, the Cosmopolitan has a much lighter, sweeter flavour that is dominated by the fruit juices and triple sec.

What does a Cosmo martini taste like? ›

What do cosmos taste like? Cosmos are sweet with a touch of tang from lime. They taste of cranberry juice with orange (from the Cointreau), and though there's a considerably slug of alcohol in it with equal parts alcohol to non alcohol, you can't taste it very much.

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