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@Sasha Glad they worked for you and you enjoyed them! Any tips / tweaks for from-scratch?

I’ll link my comments on the stuffing balls here to consolidate.

The 2022 Thanksgiving Thread!

Sure thing, they’re actually very easy, just a bit labor-intensive in the balling. Here are my previous comments. But from this year’s experience: WF version of Stovetop was the base, I ignored the instructions (except proportions) – in a big bowl, add the butter and hot water (eg from a kettle) but hold back 1/2c of what’s called for (to prevent sogginess), then add the stuffing mix and stir to moisten. Check after a few mins and add the water held back (this year I actually needed more). Let …

The 2022 Thanksgiving Thread!

Whole Foods mix of bread cubes and seasoning, You can make your own, just mind the liquid. I’ve said this in several places, I don’t use eggs because I can taste them and don’t like the muddying of flavor. Ymmv. (I don’t have any trouble binding given that bread is gummy when wet.) I baked at 350 for about 20 mins in advance this time, and reheated at 400 to brown. Open both times, no moisture issues if you mind it while hydrating the bread.

The 2022 Thanksgiving Thread!

In soooo many ways, yes One way is to use a cookie or ice cream scoop and line up stuffing scoops on a baking tray. Another is to do the same, into a muffin pan For a similar effect in a baking dish, I would suggest using a size larger baking dish than you think you need, and “cut” the stuffing up like brownies, creating a bit of separation, so the center doesn’t get soggy. (What’s different about stuffing balls is that the ratio of crispy, exposed bits to moist / often gloppy when in…