"I have always been a boxed-stuffing boy. I was an embarrassing number of years into my alleged adulthood when I learned there are people out there who actually make stuffing from scratch. Those people, I learned, spend hours tearing, dicing, preheating, melting, mixing, and baking. The first time I tried it, I was struck by how delicious homemade stuffing could be."
"Delicious, yes, but different from my beloved boxed version. Homemade stuffing is decidedly not boxed stuffing mix, and sometimes I find myself craving that very specific flavor I grew up on. I always look forward to the occasions when it might appear under roast chickens, and of course, in a big baking dish on Thanksgiving. Premade stuffing mix is more convenient than homemade, and when you're fretting over the rest of an extensive meal, convenience goes a long way."
Many people prefer boxed stuffing for its specific, nostalgic flavor and convenience. Homemade stuffing can be time-consuming but yields a different, delicious result. Premade mixes save time during elaborate meals and often require only added liquid, butter, or extra mix-ins. Seven boxed mixes were prepared according to package instructions and evaluated blind. Evaluation criteria emphasized texture and flavor, including a soft interior, crispy bronzed top, discernible rustic bread cubes, moisture absorption without stodginess, and aromatic, buttery herb notes such as parsley, sage, and rosemary. Pepperidge Farm Herb-Seasoned Classic Stuffing served as a workhorse contender.
Read at Bon Appetit
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