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A close-up view of a golden-brown bread stuffing in a white baking dish, studded with cranberries and fresh herbs.

Classic Herb Stuffing with Apple and Cranberry

This classic herb stuffing recipe is a holiday favorite, featuring a delightful mix of savory herbs, sweet apple, tart cranberries, and tender vegetables. It's perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Make-Ahead Storage 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 49 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
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 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
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple cored and diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
For Baking
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • 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 an even 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. Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a 9x13 baking dish. Pour the butter mixture over the bread and toss to combine. Cover with aluminum foil. You can bake this now or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for make-ahead preparation. 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.
  7. Remove the aluminum 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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