Cooking Mamas Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with Cooking Mama's Cranberry Pecan Stuffing—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors that will enchant your guests. This comforting twist on a classic stuffing recipe combines golden-baked cubes of day-old bread with sautéed onion, celery, and garlic, complemented by bursts of dried cranberries and the crunch of toasted pecans. A medley of fresh herbs like parsley, sage, and thyme adds an aromatic, earthy depth, while chicken or vegetable broth ties everything together for a moist yet textured dish. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing side pairs perfectly with roast turkey, ham, or your favorite main course. Whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a simple cozy meal, this cranberry pecan stuffing is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 celery stalks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 10 cups day-old bread (cubed)
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 0.75 cup dried cranberries
• 0.75 cup pecan halves
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sliced celery, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed day-old bread, sautéed onion mixture, dried cranberries, and pecans. Toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 4

Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the bread mixture, stirring gently to make sure all the bread is moistened but not soggy.

Step 5

Add the chopped parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to incorporate the seasonings throughout the stuffing.

Step 6

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 9

Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Cooking Mama's Cranberry Pecan Stuffing as a delicious holiday side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2246.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4887.7

Total Fat 171.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 197.4mg	0%
Sodium 10667.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 717.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.5g	0%
Total Sugars 124.2g
Protein 135.2g	0%

Vitamin D 13.4IU	0%
Calcium 1042.0mg	0%
Iron 24.6mg	0%
Potassium 2396.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 57.9%