Weight Watchers Turkey Stuffing

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Weight Watchers Turkey Stuffing is a healthy and flavorful side dish. It enables you to savor seasonal foods without impacting your efforts to lose weight. The recipe uses whole-wheat bread, lean turkey sausage, and herbs. It is a delightful and satisfying dish. You can make your stuffing more healthier by using whole-wheat bread which will also enhance its fiber content and lower its calorie count. Turkey sausage that is lean adds nutrients and aroma without consuming excessive amounts of fat. This dish is also very customizable. Experiment with different herbs, vegetables, or bread. This healthier Weight Watchers Turkey Stuffing recipe is perfect for Weight Watchers members and anyone looking for a hearty stuffing. Try it out and enjoy the season’s flavors without letting your weight-loss plans fall off.

STATS

  • Cuisine: Traditional American
  • Course: Side dish
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Fifty minutes
  • Cooking Time: Thirty minutes
  • Preparation Time: Twenty minutes
  • Method: Oven

EQUIPMENT

  • A mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Nonstick skillet
  • 9 by 13 Baking tray
  • One spoon
  • One fork
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • Ground turkey sausage 1 pound
  • Large onion chopped 1
  • Three chopped celery ribs
  • Nature’s Own Life Double Fiber Wheat bread 8 slices
  • One large egg
  • 2 % three-by-fourth milk
  • A dash of salt
  • Poultry seasoning 2 tsp
  • Powdered black pepper, add to flavor
  • Cooking spray, utilize nonstick spray

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to bake the turkey.
  2. Next, mist the surface of the baking tray with the nonstick cooking spray to prevent stickiness.
  3. Put aside the greased baking tray.
  4. Next, add the ground turkey sausage to a nonstick skillet.
  5. Simmer the sausage at moderate heat until it’s done.
  6. After that, add chopped celery and onions to the skillet.
  7. Cook them with sausage until chewable.
  8. Then, add torn bread slices.
  9. Mix all ingredients with a spoon.
  10. Meanwhile, add milk, powdered black pepper, beaten egg, poultry seasoning, and salt to a different bowl.
  11. Whisk all items by using a fork.
  12. Next, mix this milk and beaten egg batter with the bread.
  13. Now, give this time to settle in.
  14. After that, place the blend into a 9 by 13 greased baking tray.
  15. Bake it for thirty minutes until a beautiful brown top layer appears.
  16. The tasty Weight Watchers Turkey Stuffing is ready.
  17. Place the baked stuffing on a serving glass plate.
  18. Enjoy and savor its tastes with your loved ones.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the delicious baked dish with a tart and sweet cranberry sauce.
  • Enjoy this dish with mashed sweet potatoes and roasted lean turkey.
  • Pair it with grilled pork chops and roasted Brussels sprouts.
  • Roasted green beans also work with this stuffing dish.

TIPS

  • Choose fresh and whole-wheat bread for a fiber-rich stuffing option.
  • We utilize lean turkey sausage to control the calories and saturated fat.
  • Incorporate fresh herbs such as cilantro, sage, or thyme into the mixture.
  • Try this stuffing recipe with different seasonings such as smoked paprika or Italian seasoning.
  • Add vegetables such as mushrooms, onions, or celery to make this dish more colorful and healthy.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Store the baked sausage stuffing in a sealed dish and refrigerate it for 5 to 6 days.

Freezer:

  • Place the stuffing dish in a closed zip-lock pouch and freeze it for forty to sixty days. Defrost it in a fridge before reheating.

Reheating:

  • You can rewarm the chilled stuffing dish in the microwave or oven.

FAQs

Which herbs are suitable to include in this stuffing dish?

  • Traditional options like sage, parsley, or thyme, but you can also try rosemary or other herbs.

Can we replace the lean turkey sausage with normal sausage?

  • Yes, we can utilize regular sausage. But the amount of calories and fat will rise.

Which kind of bread works best for this recipe?

  • Whole-wheat bread is recommended for increased fiber, but white bread can also be utilized.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size 1 stuffing portion
Total servings 12
Total Calories 126 kcal
Carbohydrates 10 g
Protein 11 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sugar 3 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 321 mg

Each serving of this Turkey Sausage Stuffing has three (3) Weight Watchers points.