Here's Exactly How Much Stuffing You Need for Your Thanksgiving Dinner
- When serving stuffing at Thanksgiving dinner, plan for each person to eat 3/4 cup, requiring 3 cups for 4 people, 4.5 cups for 6 people, 9 cups for 12 people, and 15 cups for 20 people.
Finally, the tastiest time of year is here! You've probably got your menu planned, but now it's down to shopping...and calculating just how much of everything you'll need. We did the calculations for your mashed potatoes , turkey and for your gravy , but now it's time to talk stuffing! Follow our simple guidelines to make sure there’s enough to go around, and plenty for leftovers .
How Much Stuffing Per Person
When you’re serving stuffing at your Thanksgiving dinner,you can figure each person will eat 3/4 cup of stuffing. Based on that estimate, you will need:
4 people – 3 cups
6 people – 4.5 cups 12 people – 9 cups
20 people – 15 cups
Related: Leftover Turkey Recipes
If you’re planning on having leftovers (there's nothing like the day after Thanksgiving!),you’ll want to make 1.5 extra cups of stuffing for every 6 people you are serving. If you will be sending everyone home with a little something extra, you’ll need:
4 people – 3 cups
6 people – 6 cups 12 people – 12 cups
20 people – 19.5 cups
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Check h ow much gravy per person you need for Thanksgiving dinner here.
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