Herb Apple Stuffing with Pecans
An easy Herb Apple Stuffing with Pecans, studded with dried cranberries and festive Fall flavors! It's sure to be a hit at Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering! Serve it as a hearty and comforting side dish alongside turkey, pork tenderloin, sausage, or chicken. Savory and sweet, it's a homemade stuffing recipe you'll want to make again and again!
Servings 8 -10 servings
Calories 376kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread cubed
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly cracked pepper
- 1 honeycrisp apple diced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh sage minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves stems removed
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup pecans
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 6 Tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread bread out into one even layer (may need two baking sheets). Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- In a saute pan, add in butter on medium heat until melted. Add in onion, celery, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Add in apple and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
- In a large bowl, toss together toasted bread, sautéed onions, celery, apple, herbs, cranberries, pecans, chicken stock and melted butter. Place into a large casserole dish, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
Use a Brioche or Challah loaf for a richer, buttery flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg