Trader Joe's Fans Have Some Tasty Tips For Its Cornbread Stuffing Mix

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's time to start making your grocery list to ensure you have all the ingredients you need to whip up a delicious, crowd-pleasing feast. Loyal fans know that Trader Joe's has just about everything you need to delight everyone at your holiday table, including three different kinds of whole turkeys, plant-based products for those who prefer a meatless holiday, and countless different desserts and sides.

Of course, no Thanksgiving meal would be complete without a heaping serving of stuffing to complement your turkey (or vegan roast). Trader Joe's has you covered there too with the return of its popular cornbread stuffing mix, which is now back on shelves for the 2021 holiday season. The popular Instagram account @traderjoesfoodreviews recently made a post about the holiday staple, telling their followers, "Stuffing is one of my Thanksgiving favorites so I was really excited to try this product out and see how it compares to the stuffing I've always had at holiday time!" and asking, "Have you tried this yet? What do you think?"

Trader Joe's fans were quick to chime in with their opinions of the store's cornbread stuffing mix on @traderjoesfoodeviews' post. While most fans said they love the mix, many agreed that it works best as a base to which you can add a variety of flavorful seasonings and ingredients for an even better dish. Many followers were excited to share their recommendations for the tastiest way to prepare the stuffing. "This is my favorite stuffing ever!! I add chicken stock, chestnuts, and celery to it and it's amazing," suggested @emilystanton23. "I used this, last year, and baked it with sweet Italian sausage and chestnuts. I loved it! I bought 2 more boxes, this year, to enjoy it again," agreed @curls7171. "Added fresh herbs, vegetable stock, carrots, celery & onions to mine. Made a huge difference," replied another user.

Others said they purchase the additional ingredients they need for their stuffing at Trader Joe's, as well. "I cook TJ sausages, sautée onion, carrots, and celery w/garlic and herbs. Toss it with stuffing mix (including packet), chicken broth, pecans or almonds and dried cranberries. Then bake...Family loves it," replied another TJ's fan. So, whether you prefer a stuffing filled with veggies or a heartier dish flavored with rich spices, Trader Joe's cornbread stuffing mix is a convenient canvas for creating a delicious, one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving side.