Stove Top is a

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that was introduced by

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in 1972. It is a quick cooking ("instant") stuffing that is available in

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s. Unlike traditional stuffing, Stove Top can be prepared on the stove, in a pot, and can also be prepared in a

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. It is used as a side dish for meals as well as a medium in which some meats (

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) can be baked. It is sold in boxes and canisters. In 2005 it was reported that

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, which has owned the brand since 1990, sells about 60 million boxes of Stove Top stuffing at

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Invention and patent

Ruth Siems was the

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who first created the product. Her name was the first listed on United States

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3,870,803 for the product. Her patent was based on a certain size of

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that makes the rehydration, or addition of water, work. In an interview with the '' Evansville Courier'' in 1991, Siems said the idea for the instant stuffing came from the marketing department, but it was up to the research and development staff to create the product. The test kitchens, the chefs, and all the workers in research and development were given an opportunity to develop the stuffing, but Siems' idea was the one the company chose. The product originated with an idea from Jack Klinge of the marketing department for a stuffing flavored rice and, after that showed promise, Siems developed the bread crumb based dish we came to know as stove top stuffing.

Flavors

There are a variety of flavors, including Chicken, Lower Sodium Chicken,

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, Pork, Beef, Savory

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, Traditional

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, Tomato & Onion, San Francisco

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, Mushroom & Onion, Long Grain & Wild Rice and Roasted Garlic,

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and

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. Stove Top stuffing - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch.jpg , Traditional Sage Stove Top stuffing at Thanksgiving.

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