Christmas Cranberry Bread Stuffing
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Description: Dive into the festive spirit with this delightful Christmas Cranberry Bread Stuffing, a recipe brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this dish combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the comforting flavors of bread, butter, and aromatic spices. Whether you’re serving it alongside a roast turkey or as a standalone side dish, this stuffing is sure to become a favorite at your holiday table.
Recipe Category: Berries
Keywords: Fruit, Vegetable, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | fresh cranberries |
| 4 tablespoons | butter |
| 1/2 cup | granulated sugar |
| 3-4 | onions |
| 1/2 cup | celery |
| 1/2 teaspoon | dried marjoram |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 teaspoon | ground sage |
| 1 teaspoon | black pepper |
| 1 teaspoon | mace |
| 1 teaspoon | dried thyme |
| 1 teaspoon | dried oregano |
| 1 clove | garlic |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 347.8
- Fat Content: 14.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.5mg
- Sodium Content: 773.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 47.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.6g
- Sugar Content: 9.3g
- Protein Content: 7.6g
Recipe Yield: Approximately 8-10 servings (enough to stuff an 8-10 lb turkey)
Recipe Instructions:
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Begin by puréeing the fresh cranberries in a food processor until smooth. This will create a vibrant base for your stuffing, imparting both color and flavor.
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In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry purée with the bread cubes, butter, granulated sugar, diced onions, chopped celery, dried marjoram, salt, ground sage, black pepper, mace, dried thyme, dried oregano, and minced garlic. Each ingredient contributes its unique essence to the stuffing, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors.
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Mix the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring that the bread cubes are well coated with the cranberry mixture. This step is crucial for achieving a balanced distribution of flavors throughout the stuffing.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the stuffing mixture, stirring constantly, for approximately 10 minutes. The heat will allow the flavors to meld together, creating a savory and aromatic stuffing that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the stuffing to cool slightly before proceeding. This will prevent any risk of burning and ensure that the stuffing is safe to handle.
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Your Christmas Cranberry Bread Stuffing is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it alongside your favorite holiday dishes, or use it to stuff a roast turkey for an extra-special festive feast.
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Store any leftover stuffing in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for several days. Enjoy the flavors of the holiday season with each comforting bite of this delicious cranberry-infused stuffing.
