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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FAQs

How to make yourself look like Marilyn Monroe? ›

If you really want to mimic the makeup tricks of Monroe, try swiping a tiny amount of vaseline along your cheekbone. This will create shine, and is believed to be one of trick she almost always used. It is also believed that Marilyn also used vaseline as a primer all over her face.

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 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!

What color eyes did Marilyn Monroe have? ›

Her eyes were blue.

What color nail polish did Marilyn Monroe wear? ›

Marilyn Monroe wearing her signature red nail polish.

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

Cornstarch. This is our binder! Cornstarch makes a great egg substitute in vegan baked goods. Turns out it's great for making an eggless stuffing as well!

Are you supposed to cook the stuffing before putting it in? ›

Fully cook raw meat, poultry, or seafood ingredients before adding to stuffing. Combine the ingredients and place them in your bird immediately before cooking. Don't stuff whole poultry with cooked stuffing. In addition to the turkey, the stuffing's center needs to reach 165 F.

Why can't you make stuffing ahead of time? ›

You haven't said whether you are going to cook the stuffing inside the bird or out, but it's fine to make almost any stuffing a few hours before you'll need it. The important thing is to keep it properly chilled so that bacteria won't have a chance to grow in it.

What skin tone did Marilyn Monroe have? ›

Marilyn is often colorized with different undertones, but what is consistent is her cute pinky skin tone. 'Pink' undertones (can be seen in people of all melanin levels and is actually just more red) tend to have a bit of a sultry look.

How to curl hair like Marilyn Monroe? ›

Rag curls are an easy and inexpensive way to get curls that look old-fashioned and bouncy without using heat. To make rag curls, cut strips of fabric or use old rags, wet your hair, and wrap small sections of your hair around the fabric strips or rags, tying them at the ends.

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 Christmas stuffing made of? ›

Stuffing is a mix of edible ingredients such as herbs, bread and a binder such as egg, traditionally stuffed into a meat cavity before it is cooked. Other ingredients in stuffing might be meat, nuts, butter, chopped vegetables and even fruit or oysters.

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 is Marilyn Monroe's natural hair? ›

Marilyn Monroe's Natural Hair Color Might Surprise You

Given Monroe's title of "blonde bombshell," maybe people are surprised to learn that the star's real hair color was more of a light brown.

Who created Marilyn Monroe's look? ›

It was Travilla who created the dresses that the legend of Marilyn is most closely associated with: the pink strapless dress in which she performed “Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend”; the red slashed-to-the-thigh spanglers worn by both Monroe and Jane Russell in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953); the daringly low-cut ...

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