How to Make Cranberry Nut Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones and sharing a feast of delicious food, and one of the most beloved dishes on the table is the stuffing. While traditional stuffing is a classic, adding a twist to the recipe can take your Thanksgiving dinner to the next level. One such twist is the Cranberry Nut Stuffing, a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors that will leave your guests coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, torn into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon rubbed sage, or to taste
  • 2 egg whites, beaten
  • ½ cup frozen cranberries, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup chopped almonds (Optional)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (Optional)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook celery in butter until almost tender. Add onions, and cook until lightly browned and tender. Set aside.
  • Place the pieces of bread into a large glass or ceramic bowl, and sprinkle liberally with rubbed sage. Heat bread in the microwave for 2 minutes, then heat for 10 seconds at a time until bread is crispy. Remove from the microwave, and add the egg whites, cranberries, walnuts, almonds and pecans toss lightly to distribute. Add the onion and celery with the butter, and toss lightly while moistening to your desired consistency with chicken broth.
  • Use this to stuff a turkey, or transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Nutrition

    292 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 460mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 197mg