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Irresistible Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

Irresistible Cranberry Pecan Stuffing: Your Best Thanksgiving Side

Delight in the Irresistible Cranberry Pecan Stuffing, a must-have for Thanksgiving with comforting flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Stale Bread Cubes Use crusty bread for better texture.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can be substituted with olive oil.
  • 1 cup Onions Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Celery Finely chopped.
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Warm before adding.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Sage
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and celery, cooking until they soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine stale bread cubes, sautéed onions and celery, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
  4. Gradually pour in warm vegetable broth, mixing until the stuffing is moist but not soggy.
  5. Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Allow the stuffing to cool briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for a seasonal touch.

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