It’s a shame that stuffing tends to be limited to the holiday season. It’s a wonderfully fluffy and flavorful side that gets the short end of the stick in terms of year-round usability. While I personally will not go through a single Thanksgiving meal without having some form of stuffing on the menu, I also wouldn’t dream of limiting my enjoyment of the dish any other time of year.
As far as boxed stuffings go, Chef’s Cupboard is one of my favorites. The ALDI brand makes a variety of mixes, but the Sage and Onion Hawaiian Stuffing is my favorite. As someone who loves pineapple fried rice and the controversial addition of pineapple on pizza, anything Hawaiian-inspired is always win in my book.
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ALDI Chef’s Cupboard Sage and Onion Hawaiian Stuffing
- Price: $0.97 for a 6-ounce box
- Why I Love It: This easy-to-make stuffing is a great side dish all year round. I especially love the fluffy, chewy texture of the crust-on bread cubes and sweet-savory flavor.
Why I Love ALDI’s Chef’s Cupboard Sage and Onion Hawaiian Stuffing
While pineapple is not one of the included ingredients, this stuffing has no shortage of sweetness that makes it fit the Hawaiian description perfectly in my book. From the bread cubes (with crusts left on for a nice extra chew) to the combination of soft onions, parsley, sage, and celery throughout, this mix is sweet, fluffy, and moist, with minimal sogginess involved.
Like most boxed stuffing brands, this Chef’s Cupboard variety admittedly turns out a bit clumpy and mushy, but it’s not at all overly gummy. At just $0.97 per 6-ounce box, you really can’t expect made-from-scratch levels of excellence here, but you will walk away with a satisfied appetite and a craving for a second serving.
If you’re whipping up stuffing with speed in mind, the base instructions simply call for a half stick of butter and 1 1/2 cups of water to get things rolling. Bring the water and butter to a boil in a saucepan, pour in the stuffing mix, and stir until fluffy, soft, and moist. Remove the pan from the heat, allow it to cool for a few minutes, and fluff with a fork before digging in.
While perfect for any holiday setting, this stuffing contains flavors that I personally enjoy tasting more than just a couple of times a year. As a big fan of vegetable casseroles and homemade potato dishes of all kinds, stuffing is the perfect pairing for such side dishes.
If I’m really looking for an extravagant meal to pair Hawaiian stuffing with, however, my go-to is usually some form of citrus-baked chicken breast, a side of Brussels sprouts with bacon and lemon juice, and a hearty serving of the Sage and Onion Hawaiian Stuffing. It doesn’t get any better than that.
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