Name: Cranberry Stuffing with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large (1 lb.) sourdough boule, cut into cubes (8 cups); Butter, for greasing baking dish; 2 apples, cored and chopped; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped sage; 1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped thyme leaves; 1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped rosemary; 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish; 6 tbsp. butter, divided; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup dried cranberries; 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

Description

A delightful side dish combining sweet cranberries, fresh herbs, and savory sourdough bread, perfect for any festive meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large (1 lb.) sourdough boule, cut into cubes (8 cups)
Butter, for greasing baking dish
2 apples, cored and chopped
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped sage
1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped thyme leaves
1/2 tbsp. freshly chopped rosemary
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
6 tbsp. butter, divided
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup dried cranberries
2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

Instructions

Spread the cubed sourdough bread onto a baking sheet and leave uncovered overnight to dry out, or preheat your oven to 200ºF and bake the bread cubes for 20 minutes until dried but not toasted.
Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a large baking dish with butter.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add the chopped apples, celery, and onions. Cook for about 8 minutes until soft, then stir in rosemary, sage, and thyme for an additional minute.
Season with salt and pepper, add the remaining butter and parsley.
In a mixing bowl, combine dried bread cubes and cranberries, pour the sautéed mixture over them, add vegetable broth, and mix.
Transfer to the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Use day-old bread for better texture; it will absorb the broth nicely. Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for added crunch. Adjust the herbs to your taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: stuffing, cranberry, herbs, side dish, holiday recipe