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Thanksgiving Savory Apple and Herb Stuffing

Irresistible Thanksgiving Savory Apple and Herb Stuffing Recipe

This Thanksgiving Savory Apple and Herb Stuffing combines sweet apples with fresh herbs for a cozy, flavorful side dish that's easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing Base
  • 10 cups Day-old Bread Cubed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Fruit and Vegetables
  • 3 Granny Smith Apples Chopped
  • 1 Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 3 stalks Celery Stalks Chopped
For the Herbs and Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Moisture and Binding
  • 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock Warmed
  • 2 Eggs Beaten

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread cubed day-old bread on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add chopped onion, celery, and apples, and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in fresh sage and thyme, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
  5. Transfer toasted bread to a bowl, pour in sautéed mixture, then add warmed stock and beaten eggs, gently tossing until coated.
  6. Spoon the mixture into a buttered baking dish and bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until crisp on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Optional: sprinkle chopped parsley before serving. Use day-old bread for best results.

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