Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Cranberry Pecan Stuffing, a delightful twist on the classic side dish that's bursting with flavor and texture. Featuring sweet, tart dried cranberries, buttery toasted pecans, and a medley of aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, this recipe balances savory and sweet in every bite. Tossed with day-old bread cubes and moistened with a rich broth, this stuffing is baked to golden perfection with a crisp top and a tender interior. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and ideal for serving eight, it’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any celebration. Pair it with roasted turkey or ham for a show-stopping feast, and watch it steal the spotlight on your holiday spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 stalks celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup pecans
- 10 cups day-old bread cubes
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Dice the onion and celery, then finely chop the garlic. Add them to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the dried sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute to toast the spices.
Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the dried cranberries.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Chop them roughly and set them aside.
Transfer the bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the broth mixture over the bread and stir to combine, ensuring the bread is evenly moistened.
Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and pour them over the bread mixture. Add the toasted pecans and fresh parsley, then gently fold everything together.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Let the stuffing cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.1 g | 301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.6 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 16330 mg | 710% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1344.6 g | 489% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 104.1 g | 372% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.7 g | ||
| Protein | 268.5 g | 537% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1875 mg | 144% | |
| Iron | 46.9 mg | 261% | |
| Potassium | 3620 mg | 77% | |
*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.
