Simple Cranberry Stuffing
Elevate your holiday table with this Simple Cranberry Stuffing, a perfect blend of classic flavors and festive flair. This easy-to-make recipe combines cubes of day-old bread with the savory richness of sautéed onion, celery, and garlic, balanced by the tart-sweet pop of dried cranberries. Infused with aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, and moistened with your choice of chicken or vegetable broth, this stuffing bakes to golden perfection with a crisp top and a tender, flavorful interior. Ready in just an hour and perfect for pairing with roasted meats or as a standalone vegetarian side dish, this crowd-pleasing recipe is sure to be the star at your next holiday gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, cooked onion mixture, dried cranberries, chopped parsley, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Gradually pour the broth over the bread mixture, tossing gently until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.9 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.3 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 12812 mg | 557% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1093.7 g | 398% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 81.6 g | 291% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.5 g | ||
| Protein | 200.0 g | 400% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1522 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 66.7 mg | 371% | |
| Potassium | 3798 mg | 81% | |
*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.
