5 Stuffing Makeovers
Karl Juengel / Studio D, 2009, Hearst Communications, Inc.
One cup of traditional homemade stuffing with tons of butter, white bread and piles of sausage or bacon can run about 450 calories. Boxed versions may not break the bank on calories, but most are filled with preservatives and sodium. Instead, make your own version using a wide array of delicious ingredients. With a few simple tweaks you can easily lighten up your favorite stuffing recipes.
• Halve the amount of Italian sausage — use only 1 ounce of meat per serving
Karl Juengel / Studio D, 2009, Hearst Communications, Inc.
Karl Juengel / Studio D, Hearst Communications, Inc.
Kana Okada, Kana Okada 2012
• Use nonstick cooking spray instead of butter to coat the baking dish
Chris Court
• Use nonstick cooking spray instead of butter to coat the baking dish
Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and consultant who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition. She is the author of The Greek Yogurt Kitchen: More Than 130 Delicious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Day.
