Ritz Cracker Stuffing

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Transform your holiday table with this rich and savory Ritz Cracker Stuffing, a comforting twist on a classic side dish. Featuring buttery Ritz crackers as the standout ingredient, this stuffing is perfectly balanced with a medley of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, enhanced by fragrant herbs like sage and thyme. Moistened with chicken or vegetable broth and baked to golden perfection, it’s irresistibly crisp on top and tender inside. The addition of fresh parsley adds a burst of brightness, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s equally easy to prepare and enjoy. Ready in just about an hour and serving up to eight, this stuffing is the perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family meal.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 3 sleeves Ritz crackers
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 medium Celery stalks
• 3 whole Garlic cloves
• 1.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried sage
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

📝 Instructions

13 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

2. Crush the Ritz crackers into medium-sized crumbs and place them in a large mixing bowl.

3. Finely chop the onion, celery, and garlic cloves. Set them aside.

4. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

5. Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

6. Stir in the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute to release the flavors of the herbs.

7. Pour the sautéed mixture over the Ritz cracker crumbs in the mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.

8. Gradually add the broth, stirring constantly, until the mixture is moistened but not soggy. You may not need to use all the broth.

9. Chop the fresh parsley and fold it into the mixture.

10. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

11. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.

13. Remove from the oven and let the stuffing rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (135.5g)

Calories		334
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		26.2 g	34%
	Saturated Fat	13.4 g	67%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		49 mg	16%
Sodium		507 mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate		23.0 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	0.7 g	2%
	Total Sugars	3.3 g
Protein		3.0 g	6%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		23 mg	2%
Iron		0.8 mg	5%
Potassium		114 mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1882 cal (69.4%%)

Protein: 96 cal (3.6%%)

Carbs: 735 cal (27.1%%)