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Cranberry stuffing in a baking dish surrounded with side dishes.

Cranberry Stuffing Recipe

Dried cranberries are the seasonal ingredient you didn't know your Thanksgiving stuffing was missing. This buttery, herby Cranberry Stuffing adds a unique twist to your holiday table.
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Ingredients

  • ½ 24 ounce loaf hearty white sliced bread torn into small pieces (12 ounces) (6 to 7 Slices)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 bag country style cubed stuffing the dried cubes in a bag (12 ounces)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ medium white onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries unsweetened recommended
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried sage

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place torn white bread on rimmed baking pan. Transfer to oven and bake 13 to 15 minutes or until crisp. Set toasted bread aside; leave oven on.
  • Meanwhile, place eggs in large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add cubed stuffing, stock and milk; toss to combine.
  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in small pot or microwave-safe dish. Spray large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, salt and pepper and cook 5 to 7 minutes or vegetables are slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cranberries, poultry seasoning and sage; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add toasted white bread, melted butter, and onion mixture to bowl with cubed stuffing and milk. Stir for 1 minute or until toasted bread is very well moistened.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Transfer to oven and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes longer or until the top of the stuffing is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Calories: 333kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 52mg, Sodium: 864mg, Potassium: 261mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 338IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 104mg, Iron: 3mg
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