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This apple stuffing recipe transforms boxed Stove Top stuffing mix into something truly spectacular! Made with crispy bacon, sweet-tart apples, and aromatic herbs, this easy apple bacon stuffing is perfect for busy home cooks who want impressive results without hours of prep. The secret? Starting with Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix and adding fresh ingredients like Granny Smith apples and thick-cut bacon to create the ultimate bacon apple stuffing. Whether you need a quick Thanksgiving side dish or want to elevate your holiday table, this apple and bacon stuffing recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 45 minutes.
The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a delicious stuffing gracing the table alongside the turkey. This year, elevate your feast with a mouthwatering Apple and Bacon Herb Stuffing that’s bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
Why This Recipe Works
Sweet and Savory: The combination of crisp apples, salty bacon, and aromatic herbs creates a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds.
Simple Ingredients: You likely have most of the ingredients on hand, and the addition of Stove Top stuffing mix makes preparation a breeze.
Crowd-Pleasing: This stuffing is sure to impress your guests and become a new holiday tradition.
To make this Apple and Bacon Herb Stuffing, you will need simple ingredients:
- Stove Top Turkey Dressing
- Green Apples
- Bacon
- Onions
- Celery
This stuffing dish will take you little time but will have amazing flavor. Having a bite of the stuffing with a sweet and salty flare will surprise your guests, family, and friends.
Why Use Stove Top for This Recipe?
The Benefits of Using Stove Top Stuffing Mix:
- Pre-Seasoned Perfection: Stove Top comes with the ideal herb blend – no guessing on measurements
- Consistent Results: Unlike day-old bread that varies in texture, Stove Top gives you reliable results every time
- Time-Saver: No need to cube and dry out bread for days before Thanksgiving
- Budget-Friendly: Usually $2-3 per box versus buying artisan bread
- Pantry Staple: Keep boxes on hand for last-minute holiday invites
This recipe proves that using a quality boxed stuffing mix like Stove Top doesn’t mean sacrificing homemade flavor!
Get Ready to Wow Your Guests
With its irresistible flavors and simple preparation, this Apple and Bacon Herb Stuffing is the perfect addition to your holiday spread. The aroma of apples, bacon, and herbs will fill your kitchen, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Your guests will be raving about this delicious dish for years to come!
Recipe Tips:
- For extra crispy bacon, cook it until golden brown before adding the other ingredients.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of apples or herbs to customize the flavor to your liking.
- Serve the stuffing with a generous drizzle of turkey gravy for an extra touch of indulgence.
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes. You will go through the recipe to prep as instructed, place it in your baking dish, and cover it with plastic wrap. You will then be able to bake in the oven the next day.
I am sure you can; however, I am curious to know how long it will take for the stuffing to cook through.
No. This stuffing recipe does not require eggs.
What can I use if I can’t access Stove Top dressing?
You can use seasoned bread cubes instead. You may need to add additional seasoning, such as garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and rubbed sage.
Yes! You can substitute 6 cups of cubed day-old bread (white, sourdough, or cornbread work great). Since you’re losing the pre-mixed seasonings from Stove Top, add 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, and salt and pepper to taste. You’ll also need to increase the liquid slightly – use 2 cups of chicken stock and 1 cup water instead of the amounts listed.
While turkey-flavored Stove Top works best, you can also use the Chicken, Herb, or Savory Herb varieties. Each will give a slightly different flavor profile, but will still be delicious with the apple and bacon additions!
It depends on your priorities! This recipe gives you 90% of the homemade flavor in a fraction of the time. The fresh apples, quality bacon, and aromatics elevate the Stove Top base so much that most guests can’t tell it started with a box mix. Perfect for busy home cooks!
Similar Recipes
If you like this Stove Top® Stuffing Recipe, you will like the recipes below:
- Homemade Cornbread Stuffing
- Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries and Bacon
- Homemade Mac and Cheese
- Herb Stuffing with Sausage
Easy Apple Bacon Stuffing Recipe with Stove Top
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Description
Take your Stove Top® Stuffing to another level by adding some bacon and sweet and tart apples making this Apple Bacon Herb Stuffing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound OSCAR MAYER Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon, chopped
- 2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 boxes (6 ounces) STOVE TOP Turkey Stuffing Mix
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- Garnish: Freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9″ x13″ casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large sauté pan on medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook until slightly crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and add it to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add the apples, onion, celery, garlic, and light brown sugar to the bacon grease and cook until softened, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Bring water, chicken stock, and butter to a boil on medium heat in a large pot. Remove from heat. Add stuffing mix and seasoning packets; stir. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the apple-vegetable mixture, bacon, and sage. Mix to combine, and pour into the prepared casserole dish. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Serve with HEINZ HomeStyle Roasted Turkey Gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: American
I always make the same stuffing every year, but this recipe is tempting me to change it up! You can’t go wrong by adding bacon!!
There is so much flavor packed into this stuffing, I’m not sure I’m going to want to make or eat anything else for thanksgiving! Great recipe!
I absolutley love this flavor combination of sweet apples and smoky bacon. It’s such a different twist on stuffing and a great addtion to any holiday table.
Apartment living is cramping my Thanksgiving Dinner hostess style, Nicole. But, I will be serving this alongside our turkey this year. It looks amazing!
Thank you Marta!
Stuffing has to be my favorite part of the Thanksgiving! There are so many variations out there and I love trying something new each year. The apple and bacon is a fabulous combination of a little sweet and salty….definitely need to give it a try! Looks perfect!
I love the idea of apple and bacon in stuffing. So delicious. We don’t have Thanksgiving here in Italy but I love turkey at Christmas! You’ve inspired me to changing my normal stuffing recipe this year!
What a great stuffing recipe to try this Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks for sharing. Making this soon.
WOW! I bet that apple bacon gives the stuffing a great depth of flavor. Stuffing or dressing is always a big hit with our family and they anxiously await it every year. I have a favorite recipe but I’m adding yours to my collection to serve with our crown pork. The apple bacon and herbs would compliment it perfectly.
Apple and bacon are such great flavors for a stuffing recipe! I would have never thought to add that to a stuffing recipe but I love it! Such a great idea!
This is flavourful stuffing with seasonal fruits such as apple looks so good, definitely going to try very soon. Brilliant share.
I can’t wait to try this recipe. Can I do it today and freeze it til Thanksgiving?
Sorry I didnt get to this before Thanksgiving, but yes you can freeze.
I have made this for Thanksgiving for the past 2 years!! It’s a huge hit!
This year I will be traveling and wondered if this could be made in a crockpot? If so, would I follow the exact same recipe and instead of putting it in the dish and oven, would I just put it in the crockpot to heat? Thank you in advance for your help on this and…
Thank you for a WONDERFUL recipe!
I think you should be fine and yes, I would make it the same way. You may find yourself needing to add chicken stock or water to keep it most as the heat will evaporate the moisture within the stuffing.