January Potluck Classic: Just Toss in Boxed Stuffing and Watch It Disappear đĽ
January potlucks are all about comfort food, warm flavors, and recipes that feel like home. When the weather is cold and everyone is craving something cozy, this boxed stuffing casserole classic is the dish people always crowd around first. No fancy ingredients, no complicated stepsâjust simple pantry staples coming together into something absolutely irresistible.
This is one of those recipes thatâs been passed around for years because it always works. Iâve brought it to church potlucks, family gatherings, work lunches, and winter get-togethers, and every single time someone asks for the recipe before the dish is even empty. The secret? Boxed stuffing. Yesâhumble, affordable, and packed with flavor.
What makes this recipe perfect for January is that itâs warm, filling, and comforting, without requiring hours in the kitchen. You can throw it together on a busy morning, pop it in the oven, and show up with a dish that tastes like you cooked all day.
Why This Boxed Stuffing Dish Is a Potluck Favorite
Uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients
Feeds a crowd easily
Travels well and stays warm
Comforting and familiar flavors everyone loves
Perfect for winter gatherings and January meals
January Potluck Stuffing Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
1 box stuffing mix (chicken or herb flavor works best)
2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken is perfect)
1 can cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
1½ cups hot chicken broth
Optional: sautĂŠed onions, celery, or mushrooms
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, mix stuffing with hot chicken broth until just moistened.
Stir in cream of chicken soup and sour cream until creamy.
Fold in cooked chicken and half of the shredded cheese.
Spread mixture into a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
Bake uncovered for 30â35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let it rest for a few minutes before servingâthis helps it set and makes serving easier at potlucks.
Tips to Make It Even Better
Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor
Swap chicken for turkey to use up leftovers
Sprinkle crushed crackers or extra stuffing on top for crunch
Serve with a simple green salad to balance the richness
This January potluck classic proves you donât need fancy ingredients to make a dish people love. Sometimes the best recipes are the ones that start with something as simple as a box of stuffing and turn into a memory everyone talks about.
If youâve ever brought a dish to a potluck and wished youâd made two pans instead of one, this is that recipe.
đŹ Have you tried a boxed stuffing casserole before?
đ Would you add chicken or keep it simple?
Save this postâyouâll need it again before winter is over!
