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Close-up of a baking dish filled with golden brown stuffing, featuring chunks of bread, cranberries, and fresh herbs.

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

This recipe offers a delicious and easy-to-make stuffing perfect for holiday meals. It includes tips for preparing it ahead of time, ensuring a stress-free cooking experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Make-Ahead Storage 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 16 slices whole wheat bread cut into 1 inch cubes
For the Herb Butter Mixture
  • 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 and Broth
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple cored and diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 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 spread 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 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 and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for make-ahead, or proceed to the next step.
  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.
  7. Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 15 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This stuffing can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Ensure it is fully reheated before serving.

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