Best Stuffing Recipe
Apples, mushrooms and dried cherries make this one of the best stuff
Stuffing recipes should be good enough to stand on their own, and this one is. With tart apples, mushrooms and dried cherries, it has all the flavors of the holidays.
This apple stuffing is one of my favorite side dish recipes. It has both sweet and savory flavors, making it appealing to everyone.
Best Stuffing Recipe
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
- 16 oz. bread stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup dried cherries or sweetened dried cranberries
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 2-1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp. sage
- 1/4 tsp. thyme
- salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Saute onion and celery. Cook until translucent. Add mushrooms, cooking until softened. Remove from heat.
Pour stuffing mix into a large bowl. Add vegetables, cherries, apples and chicken broth until moistened and well combined. Stir in spices. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.
Serves 12.
Per serving: 233 calories, 4 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein, 1% Vitamin A, 4% Vitamin C, 5% calcium, 10% iron
For a great cornbread-based stuffing recipe, see my Apple Stuffing Recipe.
Be sure to check out these great side dish recipes too:
- Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- Savory White and Sweet Potatoes
- Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios
- Maple Bourbon Squash
- Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese
- Beef Tenderloin
- Christmas Salad Recipe
