๐ฆ Cranberry & Orange Turkey Stuffing ๐ฆ
๐ Cook Time: 45 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 25 minutes
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
๐ Description: This unique dressing, perfect for both turkey and Cornish hens, offers a delightful twist with the tangy flavors of cranberry and orange. For a versatile option, it can be baked separately from the turkey for approximately 45 minutes at 350ยฐF. Adjust the moisture level by adding more chicken broth to suit your preference.
๐ฝ Recipe Category: Weeknight
๐ Keywords: Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Bacon |
| 2 | Butter |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Onion |
| 4 | Green onions |
| 3 | Fresh parsley |
| 1 | Dried thyme leaves |
| 1/2 | Sage |
| 4 | Celery stalks |
| 2 | Sherry wine |
| 1/2 | Chicken broth |
| 3 | Cups raw cranberries |
| 1 | Orange zest |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 400.1
- Fat Content: 15g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 22.3mg
- Sodium Content: 696.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 50.2g
- Fiber Content: 4.8g
- Sugar Content: 6.3g
- Protein Content: 11.1g
Yield: 5 1/2 cups
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the drippings. Gather the butter, garlic, onion, green onions, parsley, thyme leaves, sage, celery, sherry wine, chicken broth, cranberries, and orange zest.
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Cook Bacon: In a large pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
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Saute Aromatics: Add the butter to the pan with the bacon drippings. Stir in the garlic, onion, and celery, and sautรฉ until translucent and fragrant.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the aromatics are cooked, add the remaining ingredients to the pan: green onions, parsley, thyme leaves, sage, celery, sherry wine, chicken broth, cranberries, and orange zest. Mix everything together well, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Cool: Allow the stuffing mixture to cool completely before proceeding to stuff the turkey or baking it separately.
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Stuff or Bake: Depending on your preference, either stuff the prepared turkey with the cooled stuffing mixture or transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake separately at 350ยฐF for approximately 45 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve: Once cooked, serve the delicious Cranberry & Orange Turkey Stuffing alongside your roasted turkey or Cornish hens, and enjoy the unique blend of flavors!
This Cranberry & Orange Turkey Stuffing recipe offers a delightful departure from traditional stuffing, infusing your holiday table with the vibrant flavors of cranberry and orange zest, complemented by savory bacon and aromatic herbs. Whether stuffed inside the turkey or baked separately, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite!
