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The dressing should be well seasoned with natural-tasting herbs and spices—it should not be overly salty or have artificial flavors. Ultimately, it should pass for homemade. Methodology: In a blind taste test, five judges compared the flavor, consistency, and appearance of three varieties of packaged stuffing.

All stuffings were prepared according to the directions on the package, using only water and unsalted butter. No chopped vegetables or additional seasonings were added. We ranked them according to the Epicurious four-fork rating system four being best. One winner within each category had us—pardon the expression—stuffing our faces. By Bridget Hallinan Updated November 11, Save FB Tweet More. Premade Stuffing Taste Test. Credit: Sarah Crowder. Additional ingredients required: butter, onion, celery, Swanson chicken broth.

Additional ingredients required: butter, onion, celery, chicken broth. All rights reserved. Close Sign in. After 15 minutes, there was still a fair amount of liquid in the pot, so we left the mixture on for a few minutes longer.

This stuffing had a strong herb flavor to it, most notably that of rosemary. And while this isn't exactly a bad thing, we would have liked the flavor to be a little more subtle. It is worth noting that had we not known this stuffing was gluten-free, we wouldn't have been able to guess that from its taste. It didn't taste fake; in fact, it had a very authentic bread texture.

That said, we still would have liked this stuffing better if it had been more mashed as opposed to chunky. Considering this is cornbread stuffing, we thought it would be sweet and would have a bold corn flavor. The stuffing had neither of those, though. It was pretty underwhelming; flavor-wise it tasted like something was missing. This recipe is perfect for anyone who isn't very experienced in the kitchen. It was simple and definitely easy. Admittedly, we were skeptical of this stuffing.

We thought it wouldn't taste like the real thing, but we couldn't have been more wrong. Had we eaten this at a Thanksgiving table, we wouldn't have guessed it came from a box. The savory herb flavor was strong — but not too strong — and unlike the Pepperidge Farm stuffing, this one didn't need any additional veggies or moisture.

It was delicious as is. If you're looking for a stuffing that tastes homemade but doesn't require a ton of work, Kraft is your answer. It was classic, easy, and definitely had the best flavor. Simply add a cup of your favorite bone broth or water to this stuffing mix from Stove Top, bring to a boil, let the mixture simmer, and voila — get ready for a delicious side dish in just 5 minutes. Gift Ideas. Type keyword s to search.

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