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Close-up of a baking dish filled with golden brown stuffing, featuring bread cubes, cranberries, and herbs.

Why Everyone Loves This Stuffing Recipes (+ Make-Ahead Tips)

This stuffing recipe is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for holidays and family dinners. It features a blend of fresh herbs, vegetables, and toasted bread, with convenient make-ahead tips.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Make-Ahead Storage 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 16 slices whole wheat bread cut into 1 inch cubes
For the Herb Butter
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 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 stalks celery diced
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion diced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
For Baking
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Large 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 spread them in a single 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 simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a 9x13 baking dish. Pour the butter mixture over the bread and toss to coat. Cover with aluminum foil. You can refrigerate at this point for up to 24 hours for make-ahead. If baking immediately, proceed to the next step.
  6. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Stir the chicken broth into the stuffing mixture, tossing to combine. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSodium: 529mgFiber: 4g

Notes

This stuffing recipe is designed for convenience and flavor. The make-ahead option allows you to prepare it a day in advance, saving you time on busy holiday days. Enjoy the comforting aroma and taste!

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