Description
This classic cranberry apple stuffing is a perfect Thanksgiving side dish. It’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (1 pound) day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion (about 1 large)
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- While bread is toasting, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, and nutmeg. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine toasted bread cubes, apple, and cranberries.
- Pour the broth mixture over the bread mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Transfer stuffing to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use homemade bread.
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw before adding.
- You can prepare this stuffing a day in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 300-350
- Sugar: Approx. 10-15g
- Sodium: Approx. 400-500mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35-40g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30-40mg