Simple Cranberry and Toasted Walnut Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this Simple Cranberry and Toasted Walnut Stuffing, a vibrant twist on the classic side dish. Packed with sweet bursts of dried cranberries, nutty chunks of perfectly toasted walnuts, and aromatic notes of sage and thyme, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Cubes of day-old bread soak up flavorful chicken or vegetable broth, while sautéed onions, celery, and garlic add a savory backbone. With just 20 minutes of prep and 40 minutes in the oven, this stuffing offers effortless elegance for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any celebratory feast. Serve this crowd-pleasing dish alongside roasted turkey or as a satisfying vegetarian side for unforgettable holiday gatherings. Keywords: cranberry stuffing, walnut stuffing, holiday side dish, easy stuffing recipe, Thanksgiving stuffing, vegetarian stuffing.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, cooking until they have softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl. Add the sautéed vegetables, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly combine the ingredients.

Step 5

Pour 1 1/2 cups of broth over the bread mixture, gently stirring until the bread absorbs the liquid. Add more broth if necessary, 1/4 cup at a time, until the mixture is moist but not soggy.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove the stuffing from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3087.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6974.9

Total Fat 198.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 12754.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1109.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 89.9g	0%
Total Sugars 172.4g
Protein 220.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1667.6mg	0%
Iron 73.1mg	0%
Potassium 4504.9mg	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: 25.1%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 62.5%