Best 4 Apple Celery And Smoked Ham Stuffing Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apple, Celery, and Smoked Ham Stuffing, a classic dish that elevates your holiday meals. This savory stuffing combines the sweetness of apples, the crispness of celery, and the smoky richness of ham to create a delectable and aromatic side dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings, this stuffing is a crowd-pleaser that complements roasted turkey, chicken, or pork. Additionally, this article offers variations to suit your preferences, including a vegetarian version with hearty mushrooms and a cornbread-based stuffing for a Southern twist. Discover the perfect stuffing recipe to make your holiday feast complete.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

HERB AND APPLE STUFFING



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Serve Ina Garten's crowd-pleasing stuffing at your Thanksgiving feast: Herb and Apple Stuffing from Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or whole wheat (2 baguettes)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 large)
2 cups medium-diced celery (3 large stalks)
2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large diced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Put the bread cubes on a 13 by 18 by 1-inch baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 7 minutes.
  • In a large saute pan, melt the butter and add the onion, celery, apples, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes, until the mixture is soft.
  • Combine the bread cubes and cooked vegetables in a large bowl and add the chicken stock, and almonds, if desired.
  • Place the stuffing into the main cavity of the turkey and into the neck of the bird. I cook a 12-pound turkey for 2 1/2 hours at 350 degrees F in a preheated oven. Make sure the stuffing in the cavity is secured by wrapping the legs tightly with string.

APPLE, CELERY, AND SMOKED HAM STUFFING



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Categories     Egg     Fruit     Herb     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Apple     Ham     Celery     Fall     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups 1/2-inch cubes crustless firm white bread (about 7 ounces)
5 tablespoons butter
4 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
4 cups small cubes peeled Granny Smith apples
2 1/3 cups small cubes Black Forest ham
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake bread cubes on large rimmed baking sheet until dry and beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. Place bread in large bowl and cool.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onions and celery; sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add apples; sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add mixture to bread. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add ham; sauté 5 minutes. Add ham to bread; mix in herbs and nutmeg. Add broth to same skillet and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Pour broth into small bowl; cool. (Stuffing and broth can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Beat eggs into broth; mix into stuffing. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Bake uncovered until cooked through and browned on top, about 35 minutes.

CELERY, APPLE AND WALNUT STUFFING



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield enough stuffing for a 12-pound turkey

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups yellow onions, diced
4 apples, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups celery, diced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
Turkey heart, liver and gizzard, trimmed
2 cups chicken or turkey stock
10 cups fresh white bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups walnut meats, lightly toasted and chopped
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped sage
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Soften the onions and the apples with the garlic, celery and thyme in four tablespoons butter.
  • In a separate pan, brown the giblets in the remaining tablespoon butter. Remove the liver and add the stock. Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, or until the heart and gizzard are tender. Reserve the cooking liquid. Dice the heart, gizzard and liver and set aside.
  • Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl. Add the onion-celery mixture and the giblets. Add the walnuts, parsley and sage and add enough stock to moisten the stuffing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

APPLE, ONION & CELERY STUFFING RECIPE



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The apples, celery and onion in this stuffing make it absolutely delicious!

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick butter (divided)
6 ribs of celery (diced)
1 large onion (diced)
2 large apples ((I used Honeycrisp), unpeeled and diced)
2 bay leaves
6 cups Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing
salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
4 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt 6 Tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add celery, onion, apples, bay leaves and salt and pepper and cook until softened (about 10 minutes). Remove bay leaves.
  • Add dry stuffing, poultry seasoning and chicken stock. Stir until stuffing absorbs the liquid.
  • Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and fill with stuffing.
  • Use the rest of the butter to dot the top of the stuffing.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 kcal, Carbohydrate 118 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 2215 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples and celery for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook the stuffing, or it will become mushy.
  • If you are using a smoked ham, be sure to remove the rind before chopping it.
  • You can add other ingredients to the stuffing, such as chopped walnuts, cranberries, or dried apricots.
  • Serve the stuffing immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Apple, celery, and smoked ham stuffing is a classic side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its sweet and savory flavors, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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