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A close-up overhead view of a creamy white baking dish filled with golden-brown stuffing, featuring cubes of bread, cranberries, celery, and herbs.

Why Everyone Loves This Stuffing Recipes (+ Make-Ahead Tips)

This recipe offers a delicious and practical approach to making stuffing, perfect for holiday meals. It includes tips for preparing the dish ahead of time, ensuring a stress-free cooking experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Bread Toasting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Side Dish, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing Base
  • 16 slices whole wheat bread cut into 1 inch cubes
For the Flavor Base
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt-free chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple cored and diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
For Binding and Baking
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Large baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium saucepan
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cube the bread slices and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes until toasted.
  3. While the bread toasts, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in the rosemary, thyme, salt, chicken seasoning, parsley, pepper, and garlic powder until combined.
  4. Add the diced apple, celery, onion, and dried cranberries to the butter mixture. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a 9x13 baking dish. Pour the butter mixture over the bread and toss to coat. You can cover with aluminum foil and proceed to the next step, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for make-ahead. If making ahead, proceed to step 6 when ready to bake.
  6. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Stir the chicken broth into the stuffing mixture, tossing to combine. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSodium: 529mgFiber: 4g

Notes

This stuffing recipe is designed for ease and flavor, with make-ahead options to simplify holiday meal preparation. Enjoy the comforting taste and aroma as part of your festive traditions.

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