Easy Apple Stuffing Recipe
The best homemade Easy Apple Stuffing recipe to serve at your Thanksgiving or holiday table! Deliciously savory and buttery stuffing made with hearty bread chunks, crisp apples, and fresh herbs.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces unseasoned bread cubes, I use Pepperidge Farms
- 3 cups chopped red apples, you may peel the apples, but I find it to taste better with the peel - it also adds to the texture
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups sliced celery
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ tablespoon chopped sage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- Combine the bread cubes, apples, and parsley in a large heat-resistant mixing bowl; set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Add the chicken broth and chopped sage; bring the mixture to a boil.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and add it to the bread cubes mixture; mix until thoroughly combined and evenly moist.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes. (See notes for stuffing the Turkey)
- Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
- Use Dry Bread: Opt for stale, dried-out bread to avoid sogginess. Consider buying pre-cut cubes/croutons.
- DIY Bread Cubes: Easily make your own by drying out a loaf and toasting the cubes in the oven at low heat until completely dry.
- Gluten-Free Option: Replace regular bread with dried-out gluten-free cornbread for a delicious alternative.
- Add-Ins: Sauté additions like bacon, pork sausage, nuts, dried fruits, and cheeses in butter or oil before mixing into the stuffing for thorough cooking.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Incorporate fresh herbs later to retain vibrant flavors and aromas.
- If stuffing the turkey with this apple stuffing, set aside a few cups of the unbaked stuffing for the bird.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg
