Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Cranberry Pecan Stuffing, a delightful twist on the classic side dish that's bursting with flavor and texture. Featuring sweet, tart dried cranberries, buttery toasted pecans, and a medley of aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, this recipe balances savory and sweet in every bite. Tossed with day-old bread cubes and moistened with a rich broth, this stuffing is baked to golden perfection with a crisp top and a tender interior. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and ideal for serving eight, it’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any celebration. Pair it with roasted turkey or ham for a show-stopping feast, and watch it steal the spotlight on your holiday spread!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 stalks celery
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup pecans
• 10 cups day-old bread cubes
• 2 large eggs
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Dice the onion and celery, then finely chop the garlic. Add them to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the dried sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the dried cranberries.

Step 6

Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Chop them roughly and set them aside.

Step 7

Transfer the bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the broth mixture over the bread and stir to combine, ensuring the bread is evenly moistened.

Step 8

Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and pour them over the bread mixture. Add the toasted pecans and fresh parsley, then gently fold everything together.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Let the stuffing cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3512.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8422.8

Total Fat 235.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.7g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 16329.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1344.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 104.1g	0%
Total Sugars 186.7g
Protein 268.5g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 1875.1mg	0%
Iron 46.9mg	0%
Potassium 3619.7mg	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: 24.7%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 62.8%