Stuffing for Roast Meats
Stuffing for Roast Meats, also known as dressing, is a savory side dish traditionally made from cubed bread, herbs like sage and thyme, onions, celery, and broth. It is a staple of American and British cuisine, particularly associated with holiday roasts like Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas goose. The mixture is often baked separately in a casserole dish or cooked inside the cavity of the roast itself.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the bread base and can be moderate to high in fat depending on the amount of butter, broth, or added meats like sausage used. It provides a good source of B vitamins and iron from the bread and vegetables, with a rough calorie ballpark of 350-450 calories per cup serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, stuffing is a centerpiece of communal holiday meals, symbolizing abundance and tradition. Nutritionally, it's interesting how a simple base of stale bread is transformed into a nutrient-dense dish that can be adapted to be vegetarian or enriched with protein from added meats.
