Apple Zucchini Stuffing
Elevate your holiday table with this hearty and wholesome Apple Zucchini Stuffing, a delightful twist on traditional stuffing recipes. This dish combines the savory goodness of toasted French bread and sautéed vegetables with the natural sweetness of grated zucchini and diced apples, creating a balance of flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. Fresh herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley infuse the stuffing with earthy aromas, while a light touch of chicken or vegetable stock ensures a moist, tender texture. Baked to golden perfection with a satisfying crispy topping, this versatile side dish can be prepared vegetarian and is ready in just about an hour. Ideal for Thanksgiving or as an everyday comfort food, this stuffing pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or as a standalone centerpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups French bread, cubed
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 1 medium Zucchini, grated
- 1 large Apple, peeled and diced
- 2 cups Chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian option)
- 1 large Egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon Sage, chopped fresh (or dried)
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, chopped fresh (or dried)
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped fresh
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread the cubed French bread onto a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 10–15 minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and celery to the skillet. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the grated zucchini and diced apple. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until just tender.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the vegetable and apple mixture.
Pour the chicken (or vegetable) stock over the mixture and gently fold until the bread is evenly moistened.
Add the beaten egg and mix until fully incorporated.
Transfer the stuffing mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the stuffing rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.3 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2076 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 604 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
