Delicious Bread Stuffing is a beloved recipe that’s perfect for potlucks, winter gatherings, Christmas dinners, Thanksgiving feasts, or even a cozy weeknight meal. This hearty dish, which I’ve been making for years, is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. With its blend of savory and sweet flavors, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone coming back for more.
🍽️ Recipe Name: Delicious Bread Stuffing
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
📝 Description: I don’t remember where I got this recipe, but I’ve been making this stuffing for quite a few years now, and it’s delicious. It has something for everyone. This makes A LOT, I usually get a 13″x9″ pan full, and one a bit smaller as well.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Low Protein
🔑 Keywords: Potluck, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 311.4
- Fat Content: 16.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 24.3mg
- Sodium Content: 854.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 35.4g
- Fiber Content: 6g
- Sugar Content: 7g
- Protein Content: 6.7g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Olive oil |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 2 tbsp | Margarine |
| 1 | Yellow onion |
| 6 | Green onions |
| 1 | Celery stalk |
| 2 cups | Cornbread stuffing mix |
| 1 tbsp | Lemon juice |
| 1/2 cup | Fresh parsley, chopped |
| 2 cups | Walnuts, chopped |
| 1 | Apple, diced |
| 1 | Handful of dried cranberries |
| 1 | Handful of raisins |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Saute the vegetables: In a large saute pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the yellow onion, green onions, and celery. Saute until they become tender and aromatic.
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Add mushrooms: Incorporate the mushrooms into the sauteed vegetables and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Mix in a bowl: Remove the sauteed mixture from the heat and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
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Combine ingredients: Add the cornbread stuffing mix, lemon juice, fresh parsley, walnuts, diced apple, dried cranberries, and raisins to the bowl with the sauteed vegetables.
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Stir well: Mix all the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
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Transfer to baking pan: Spoon the stuffing mixture into a shallow baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake: Cover the baking pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
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Uncover and bake: After 45 minutes, remove the foil covering and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top of the stuffing is crusty and golden brown.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, serve your delicious bread stuffing hot and enjoy the flavorful blend of savory vegetables, crunchy walnuts, and sweet dried fruits.
This recipe yields a generous amount of stuffing, perfect for serving alongside your favorite holiday mains or as a comforting side dish any time of the year. The combination of textures and flavors in this dish is sure to impress your guests and make it a standout favorite at any gathering.
