Ritz Cracker Stuffing Recipe

Is there anything more comforting than a big bowl of stuffing on Thanksgiving? This easy Ritz cracker stuffing is simple to make and guarantees that your stuffing will be the star of the show. Plus, it’s perfect for those who are short on time or don’t like dealing with bread cubes. So break out your Ritz crackers and get ready to stuff your face!

Traditional stuffing recipes can be a lot of work. You have to chop up bread cubes, sauté onions and celery, and then mix everything together.

Not only is this process time-consuming, but it can also be a bit messy. If you’re not careful, your kitchen will be covered in bread crumbs by the end.

This easy Ritz cracker stuffing recipe takes all of the hard work out of making stuffing. All you need are some Ritz crackers, butter, onion, celery, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.

Simply crush the Ritz crackers and mix them with the other ingredients until everything is evenly coated. Then bake for 30 minutes and enjoy! This is a non-traditional stuffing recipe that will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
• 1 green apple, chopped
• 3/4 white onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon Sage
• 1/2 teaspoon Celery seed
• 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In a skillet, melt butter
3. Place onion, celery, and apple in a pan and saute for several minutes until soft
4. Crush your Ritz crackers and place the cracker crumbs in a large bowl
5. Add fruit and vegetable mixture in a large bowl and mix with a spoon
6. Add salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, sage, and celery seed, tossing until well blended
7. Spread the mixture in a baking dish or pan
8. Add chicken broth over the mixture evenly
9. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

What are some variations of this recipe?

There are lots of things you can do to change this recipe up:

• Add nuts – like a walnut
• Mushrooms
• Add sausage
• Add parsley
• Add some spice with jalapenos or cayenne pepper

How come there is no egg in this stuffing?

It doesn’t need it! Some stuffings use eggs, but we haven’t used it chosen to use it in this recipe.

What should you serve your stuffing with?

The most traditional recipes that you serve stuffing with are turkey, ham, and chicken.

What size pan should I bake this in?

I used a 9×13 pan. You can use a smaller one if you want, it will just be thicker.

Can I use a different type of broth?

I think that chicken or turkey broth is ideal, but you can try something else if you’d rather.

How many servings are there of this recipe?

This will serve about 10 people, maybe fewer if all of those are hungry adults.

Can I freeze this recipe?

Yes, you can freeze it before or after cooking. Make sure you cover it in tin foil or put it in an airtight container. It should last several months in the freezer.

How can I store leftovers?

Store them in the fridge for 3-5 days in an airtight container.

How can I make this recipe vegan?

You will need vegetable broth and butter to make this vegan.

What is traditional stuffing made of?

Most traditional stuffings have cubed bread, onions, celery, sage, butter, and more.

Why do Ritz crackers have 7 holes?

Many crackers have holes in them to allow steam out during the baking process.

Is there a gluten-free version of this recipe?

Ritz crackers are not gluten-free, so you will need to find an alternative buttery cracker that is gluten-free.

So there you have it! A super easy, no-fail savory stuffing recipe that will make even the pickiest of eaters happy. This Ritz cracker stuffing is sure to be a hit at your holiday feast this year. Have fun experimenting with different variations – maybe try adding some sausage or cranberries for extra flavor. I can’t wait to hear how it turns out!

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