Description
A delicious bread stuffing recipe infused with fresh apples and sage, perfect for your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread cubes (about 1 loaf)
- 1 cup diced fresh apples (Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 cup chopped sweet onions
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced apples, sage, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes until apples are slightly softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with stale bread cubes; mix well.
- Gradually pour chicken broth over the bread mixture, ensuring it is evenly moistened but not soggy.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For added richness, you can substitute the butter with olive oil.
- Feel free to add additional herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg