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Cranberry Apple Stuffing

Cranberry Apple Stuffing: A Cozy Upgrade for Your Thanksgiving

This Cranberry Apple Stuffing combines sweet and savory ingredients, making it a perfect side for your Thanksgiving dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 10 cups Sourdough Bread, cubed Can substitute with a country loaf.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use olive oil for a dairy-free version.
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 1 cup Diced Celery
  • 1 cup Diced Yellow Onion
  • 2 cups Honeycrisp Apples, diced Can substitute with Fuji or Gala.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (Flat Leaf Parsley, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage) Dried herbs can be used but may alter flavor.
For the Binding
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (149°C).
  2. Cut the sourdough bread into even cubes, spread in a single layer on baking sheets, and bake for approximately 25 minutes.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet, then add diced yellow onion and celery. Sauté for about 7-8 minutes.
  4. Add diced Honeycrisp apples and dried cranberries to the skillet and sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Combine the dried sourdough cubes and sautéed mixture in a large mixing bowl, tossing gently.
  6. Whisk together egg and chicken broth, then pour over the bread mixture, stirring gently until well combined.
  7. Grease a 9x13 baking dish, transfer the stuffing mixture into it, and cover with foil.
  8. Bake covered for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Properly dry the bread and adjust seasoning before baking. Can be made ahead of time and frozen.

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