Simple Cranberry Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this Simple Cranberry Stuffing, a perfect blend of classic flavors and festive flair. This easy-to-make recipe combines cubes of day-old bread with the savory richness of sautéed onion, celery, and garlic, balanced by the tart-sweet pop of dried cranberries. Infused with aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, and moistened with your choice of chicken or vegetable broth, this stuffing bakes to golden perfection with a crisp top and a tender, flavorful interior. Ready in just an hour and perfect for pairing with roasted meats or as a standalone vegetarian side dish, this crowd-pleasing recipe is sure to be the star at your next holiday gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 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 diced onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, cooked onion mixture, dried cranberries, chopped parsley, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Gradually pour the broth over the bread mixture, tossing gently until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.

Step 6

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3045.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6330.2

Total Fat 137.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 12812.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1093.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.6g	0%
Total Sugars 169.5g
Protein 200.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1522.3mg	0%
Iron 66.7mg	0%
Potassium 3797.5mg	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: 19.3%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 68.2%