Stuffing Goes From Good To Great When You Add One Umami Canned Vegetable

There's nothing like the warm, inviting flavors of stuffing. The spongey pieces of bread, the crunch of the celery and onions, and the flavors of thyme or rosemary make this the ultimate comfort dish. Of course, there are plenty of ways you can upgrade your stuffing, with ingredients like sausage or cranberries for more texture and flavor. However, there's one canned vegetable that will add the perfect earthy flavor to your dish. Try adding canned artichoke hearts for the tastiest stuffing with the perfect amount of zest.

Artichokes can upgrade just about anything, from plain mashed potatoes to a more complex recipe like stuffing. Artichoke hearts have a mild, herbal flavor, which is what makes them a great enhancement for blander dishes. The meaty texture and savory brine of artichoke hearts makes this vegetable an umami powerhouse, and they're the perfect complex addition to your stuffing. While there are other umami-forward additives you can use in your stuffing, such as Chinese olive vegetable, artichokes add a unique tangy flavor and a tender consistency in each bite. This canned vegetable simply gets added in the mixing bowl along with your other stuffing ingredients, and it will come out tasting gourmet. Your artichoke stuffing is sure to be a hit at the holiday table. 

Adding artichoke hearts to your stuffing is a simple process, but there are a few things to keep in mind to do it just right. To add artichokes to your stuffing, you'll need a large can of artichoke hearts, preferably around 14 ounces. Make sure to drain your artichoke hearts first and chop them all up into bite-sized pieces. You can add the artichokes into a homemade stuffing recipe, or a boxed one to save you some time in the kitchen. For the other vegetables, you could add in onions, mushrooms, or celery for crunch and flavor. You could also add in cheeses such as Parmesan, havarti, provolone, or even garlic herb Boursin for a creamy, melty finish. Season your stuffing with rosemary, fresh parsley, or oregano, and your stuffing is ready for the oven. Drizzle butter on top before baking to keep it moist, and you'll have a mouthwatering artichoke stuffing in around 30 minutes. 

There are a variety of ways to make use of a can of artichoke hearts, and stuffing deserves to be added to the list. Whether you're in need of a side dish for a holiday party or even a weeknight dinner, this stuffing is tasty on any occasion. You won't want to make stuffing without artichoke hearts going forward.