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)

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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 stuffing mix made of? ›

In a large bowl or large plastic food storage bag, combine ​breadcrumbs with dried parsley, minced onion, celery flakes, thyme, pepper, sage, and marjoram. To prepare stuffing, bring 1 1/4 cups of water or chicken broth and 3 tablespoons of butter to a boil.

How do you make a Marilyn Monroe co*cktail? ›

Marilyn Monroe
  1. 0.75 oz Okanagan Spirits Canados Apple Brandy.
  2. 0.50 oz Grenadine.
  3. 4 oz Sparkling wine.

What was Marilyn Monroe's favorite color? ›

Monroe loved wearing basic colors: beige, black, white and nude tones. The last time she wore red was at the 1958 “Gigi” movie premiere in Hollywood because the event called for wearing the color. Her favorite shoes were bone-colored pumps because she felt they lengthened her legs.

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

16 egg substitutes
  1. Mashed banana. Mashed banana can act as a binding agent when baking or making pancake batter. ...
  2. Applesauce. Applesauce can also act as a binding agent. ...
  3. Fruit puree. Fruit puree will help bind a recipe in a similar way to applesauce. ...
  4. Avocado. ...
  5. Gelatin. ...
  6. Xanthan gum. ...
  7. Vegetable oil and baking powder. ...
  8. Margarine.
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What is the best bread for stuffing? ›

You can use any kind; store-bought white bread works well and would probably be my #1 suggestion for stuffing. You could also try using cut up dinner rolls, sourdough bread (actually this would be my personal first pick), challah, or anything else you want to experiment with.

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.

What makes stuffing unhealthy? ›

Nutrition Notes

Stuffing is essentially bread, salt, and butter, so it probably comes as no surprise that it isn't the healthiest food served on Thanksgiving.

What is stuffing KFC? ›

A brioche style bun with two original recipe fillets, a sage and onion stuffing, burger dressing, lettuce, cheese and a spicy cranberry sauce.

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.

How to make stuffing Gordon Ramsay? ›

Make the stuffing, melt butter in a large frying pan and gently sauté onion and garlic for five minutes until soft. Stir in the herbs for one minute then add breadcrumbs to absorb butter. Mix in zest, pine nuts and seasoning and cook over medium heat for about seven minutes until crumbs start to brown and crisp.

What is Pepperidge Farm stuffing made of? ›

MADE FROM: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER AND/OR PALM), MOLASSES, SPICES, CELERY, ONION POWDER, CALCIUM PROPIONATE TO EXTEND FRESHNESS, MALTED BARLEY ...

What is Christmas stuffing made of? ›

Take the traditional combination of pork, sage and onion to the next level with this Oliver-family favourite. The sweet chestnuts add a delicious crunch and the orange and lemon zest give it a zingy freshness.

What's the most expensive martini? ›

The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo's Diamonds Are Forever Martini holds the title as the most expensive co*cktail at 2,000,000 Yen (nearly $19k USD). The decadent drink is made with chilled Absolut Elyx vodka, a hint of fresh lime juice, stirred or shaken, and sparkling with a one-carat diamond at the bottom of the glass.

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.

Why is a dirty martini called that? ›

The term 'dirty' means that olive brine, usually from a jar of co*cktail olives, has been added to the drink. An olive garnish is typically assumed, too. Most bars add equal parts vermouth and brine, though you can specify 'extra dirty' or 'filthy' if you prefer more brine.

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