Herbed Apple-Cranberry Bread Dressing

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 10, 2022

Not all stuffings are created equal. My version of the classic side dish features apples for a sweet crunch and cranberries for a little tartness. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

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Herbed Apple-Cranberry Bread Dressing

Yield:16 servings (3/4 cup each)
Prep:30 min
Cook:45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 3 medium red onions, chopped (about 2-2/3 cups)
  • 2 to 3 celery ribs, chopped (about 1-1/3 cups)
  • 5 cups dry bread crumbs
  • 3 medium tart apples, chopped (about 2-2/3 cups)
  • 1-1/3 cups dried cranberries
  • 1-1/3 cups minced chives
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  2. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
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