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).

Margaux Laskey, Staff Editor

I just added the baking instructions into the last step. Happy cooking!

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)

FAQs

Why do you 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 was Marilyn Monroe's favorite outfit? ›

Capri pants, boatneck lined shirts and neutral toned duster coats were some of her favorite go-to looks. To close friends and family, seeing Marilyn barefoot in an oversized man tailored shirt and denim jeans was not unusual. Monroe also paid very little attention to fashion trends.

What is homemade stuffing made of? ›

The BEST traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe is easy to make dried bread cubes, sausage, diced vegetables, and chicken broth. It's a great side dish to make ahead of time and it definitely tastes best homemade!

Is stuffing better with or without eggs? ›

Eggs add richness to the stuffing, and makes it cohere better. I'd use two eggs per pound of bread.

What can I use instead of egg to bind stuffing? ›

Some common egg substitutes include:
  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. ...
  4. Avocado. ...
  5. Gelatin. ...
  6. Xanthan gum. ...
  7. Vegetable oil and baking powder. ...
  8. Margarine.
Mar 30, 2021

What did Marilyn wear in her casket? ›

Marilyn Monroe was dressed in a favorite green Emilio Pucci dress and a matching green scarf when she was laid to rest. Her attire was carefully chosen to reflect her personal style and elegance. Monroe's funeral was held on August 8, 1962, just a few days after her untimely passing on August 4, 1962.

What was the only thing Marilyn Monroe wore to bed? ›

Monroe famously didn't wear clothes to bed, stating that pajamas and “creepy nightgowns” disturbed her sleep. What she did wear, however, was five drops of Chanel No. 5, a perfume that she is also said to have added into her ice baths.

What color eyes did Marilyn Monroe have? ›

Contrary to the claim stated in this episode and popular over the Web, Marilyn Monroe did not wear cosmetic contact lenses to change the color of her eyes from brown to blue. Her eye color was naturally blue. This is confirmed by the official Marilyn Monroe website and by her autopsy report.

What makes stuffing unhealthy? ›

Typically high in fat, carbs and salt, stuffing can be made fresh or purchased chilled, frozen or dehydrated. Traditionally, a stuffing would use the giblets of the bird with the addition of sausage meat, a source of starch, such as bread, with some aromatics such as onion, herbs and spices.

What is stuffing called when it is not stuffed? ›

Some people make the distinction that dressing is the proper name for the dish when it has been prepared outside of the bird—that is, when it has not been stuffed and cooked inside.

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.

What color nail polish did Marilyn Monroe wear? ›

Revlon Nail Enamel Revlon Red

Marilyn Monroe is rumored to have used this very nail polish in her beauty routine, so do with that information what you will.

How do you style your hair like Marilyn Monroe? ›

Curl your hair in 1 inch (2.54 cm) sections.

Do this immediately before winding the section in rollers or your curling iron. Work from the top of your head down. Put the hair in the back of your head in a ponytail while you work on the front. Wrap your front sections first if you're using rollers.

What is the purpose of adding eggs in baking? ›

What Eggs Do in Baking Recipes. Eggs play an important role in everything from cakes and cookies to meringues and pastry cream — they create structure and stability within a batter, they help thicken and emulsify sauces and custards, they add moisture to cakes and other baked goods, and can even act as glue or glaze.

Why do people put eggs in flour? ›

When added to a recipe, eggs take on a few roles. They may be used to add structure, flavor, texture or act as a leavening agent. Interestingly, depending on whether the recipe calls for whole eggs, egg whites and egg yolks also affect what an egg does during baking.

How do you get stuffing to stick together? ›

You can add dried fruit, fresh fruit, vegetables, sausage, nuts, grains, whatever. But you want to make sure there is an element that keeps it all loosely sticking together. That's called a "binder," and bread is really great at this. To work its magic, the bread needs a little liquid.

How are eggs used as a binder? ›

A whole egg coagulates at about 156°F (69°C). Eggs can act as binding agents. As their proteins set, eggs bind ingredients together giving strength and stability to meatloaves, casseroles and baked goods. Eggs are used to coat foods with crumbs, flour, etc.

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