Wheatena Stuffing
Wheatena Stuffing is a savory, bread-like side dish made from Wheatena cereal, a toasted whole-wheat hot cereal. It typically includes ingredients like onions, celery, broth, and herbs, and is often served alongside poultry or as a comforting standalone dish. It is a classic American comfort food, particularly popular in the Northeastern United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates from the whole wheat cereal, with a moderate amount of protein and fat depending on the recipe's use of broth, butter, or added meats. A typical serving provides a good amount of dietary fiber, iron, and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 200-300 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 260 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Magnesium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Wheatena Stuffing is a unique culinary adaptation, transforming a simple hot breakfast cereal into a savory, texturally rich side dish. Nutritionally, using whole-wheat cereal as the base offers a more robust fiber and mineral profile compared to traditional white bread stuffings.
