Best 9 Cranberry Hazelnut Oyster Stuffing Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful journey into the realm of culinary artistry, where flavors dance in perfect harmony. Embark on a voyage of epicurean exploration as we unveil the secrets behind the Cranberry Hazelnut Oyster Stuffing, a dish that elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary. This symphony of flavors begins with plump, juicy oysters, carefully nestled within a tapestry of savory bread cubes, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of herbs. The finishing touch is a drizzle of melted butter, which seeps into every crevice, creating a golden-brown crust that seals in all the succulent goodness.

Complementing this masterpiece are two additional stuffing recipes that showcase the versatility of this culinary canvas. The Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing bursts with hearty flavors, featuring succulent sausage, tender cornbread, and a hint of spice that ignites the senses. Alternatively, indulge in the Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing, a symphony of earthy flavors and textures that will transport you to a forest of umami delights. Each stuffing recipe is a culinary masterpiece in its own right, promising to elevate your holiday feast to new heights of gastronomic excellence.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-HAZELNUT & OYSTER STUFFING



Cranberry-Hazelnut & Oyster Stuffing image

A delicious change from that ordinary onion and celery stuffing at Thanksgiving. I give times for baking in a pan, but may be used to stuff the turkey. This is another recipe from the Chamber of Commerce Cranberry cookbook, from the Washington Coast. Sub fresh sage leaves for the thyme, if desired.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, diced
2 clove garlic, minced
24 small jarred oysters drained-reserve liquor)
5 c soft bread cubes (day old)
2 c dried cranberries
1 1/2 c chopped hazelnuts (toasted)
2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
salt and pepper, to taste
2 c chicken broth (more or less, depending on moistness desired)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; saute until softened, about 12 minutes.
  • 2. Add oysters and the liquor. Simmer until oysters plump, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Toss bread cubes, cranberries, hazelnuts and thyme together in a large mixing bowl. Add oyster mixture, stirring gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Add chicken broth as needed for desired moistness.
  • 5. Place in a large baking pan (one of those disposable foil turkey pans works); cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. (or use to stuff a turkey).

OYSTER STUFFING



Oyster Stuffing image

My mother made this stuffing every Thanksgiving for my, father who loves it! And now I make it.-Amy Voights, Brodhead, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed day-old bread
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 cup shucked oysters, drained and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, poultry seasoning, sage and pepper. Add bread cubes. Combine the egg, broth and oysters; add to bread mixture, stirring gently to combine. , Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and stuffing is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY-HAZELNUT TARTS



Holiday Cranberry-Hazelnut Tarts image

Sweet cranberry and nut tarts in a caramel custard. They make a delicious alternative to cookies and cakes at holiday parties.

Provided by JDog

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

60 pre-baked mini phyllo dough shells
2 cups shelled hazelnuts
1 cup dried cranberries
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, or more to taste
3 large eggs
½ cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Arrange tart shells on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Chop hazelnuts and cranberries into small pieces by hand or in a food processor.
  • Melt butter in a heat-proof bowl set in a pan of water heated to just below simmering. Remove the bowl from the heat, add brown sugar, salt, and cloves, and stir until sugar is absorbed. Beat in eggs. Stir in corn syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract.
  • Return bowl to the heat and stir constantly until mixture measures 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Immediately remove from the heat and stir in hazelnuts and cranberries. Use a tablespoon to scoop the warm mixture into tart shells.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 35.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

CRANBERRY-WALNUT STUFFING



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 1/2 cups walnuts
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dried cranberries
One 14-ounce package cornbread stuffing mix, such as Pepperidge Farm
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
2 cups turkey or chicken stock
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2- to 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish.
  • In a dry saute pan set over medium heat, toast the walnuts until lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes; cool and chop.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the celery, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cranberries and cook to just slightly plump them, about 1 minute, and then remove from the heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the stuffing mix, sage, thyme and walnuts. Mix together the stock and egg in a large measuring cup, then add it to the mixing bowl along with the sausage-vegetable mixture. Add 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and stir gently to combine thoroughly.
  • Transfer the stuffing mixture to the baking dish and bake until hot and golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

OYSTER STUFFING



Oyster Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield about 4 to 6 side dish serving

Number Of Ingredients 19

20 oysters, shucked, plus their liquor (see Cook's Note)
3 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread, recipe follows
3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks (with leaves), thinly sliced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoon white dry vermouth
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for the brushing the pan

Steps:

  • Put the oysters in a strainer over a medium bowl to catch their liquor. Reserve 3/4 cup of the oyster liquor. In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread and oysters.
  • Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the bacon and cook for 1 minute. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Melt 1/2 cup of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the foaming subsides, add the bacon, shallot, celery, salt, and season with pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the parsley, thyme, reserved oyster liquor, and vermouth and bring to a boil. Transfer the shallot-herb mixture to the cornbread and oysters and stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Transfer the cornbread mixture to a buttered 1-quart gratin dish, dot with the remaining butter, and bake until browned and crusty, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
  • Butter a 3 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 2-inch loaf pan. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and combine with the milk. Pour the milk mixture into the cornmeal mixture and mix lightly with a rubber spatula until a thick batter is formed. Stir in the melted butter until just incorporated.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool.
  • Yield: 1 small loaf of cornbread

WILD RICE STUFFING WITH HAZELNUTS AND DRIED CRANBERRIES



Wild Rice Stuffing with Hazelnuts and Dried Cranberries image

Categories     Nut     Rice     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Dried Fruit     Fall     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 large onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
6 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 cups wild rice (about 13 ounces)
2 cups long-grain brown rice
2 cups dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth. Bring to boil. Add wild rice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Mix in brown rice; cover and simmer until rice is just tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes longer.
  • Stir cranberries, parsley and thyme into rice. Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes longer. Mix in hazelnuts and green onions. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • To bake stuffing in turkey:
  • Loosely fill main cavity with stuffing. Butter ceramic baking dish. Spoon remaining stuffing into prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • To bake all of stuffing in baking dish:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 15x10x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover dish with buttered foil, buttered side down; bake stuffing until heated through, about 40 minutes.

CRANBERRY NUT STUFFING



Cranberry Nut Stuffing image

This recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving get-together. The cranberries really make it different from other stuffing. You will be asked for the recipe from all of your guests!-Judy Toth, Hyde Park, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup butter
6 cups cubed crustless day-old bread
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or hazelnuts
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
3 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in bread cubes, nuts, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Add cranberries; toss lightly to mix. , In a small bowl, combine eggs, broth and brown sugar; pour over bread mixture. Mix lightly until bread is moistened. Place in a greased 2-qt. casserole. , Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more. Serve with leftover turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OYSTER STUFFING



Northern California Oyster Stuffing image

Categories     Leafy Green     Shellfish     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Oyster     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1-pound loaf unsliced sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 16 cups)
3/4 10-ounce package ready-to-use fresh spinach, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped (about 8 generous cups)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/2 cup minced shallots (about 4)
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 8-ounce jars fresh oysters, drained, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried
3 eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Divide bread cubes between 2 large baking sheets. Bake until dry but not colored, about 15 minutes. Transfer bread to very large bowl. Add spinach to bread.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallots, chopped celery and garlic and sauté until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Stir vegetables into bread mixture. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add oysters and sauté 2 minutes. Mix oysters and 2 tablespoons tarragon into stuffing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
  • To bake stuffing in turkey:
  • Mix 1/3 cup chicken broth into stuffing. Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake until top is crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • To bake all stuffing in pan:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into stuffing. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil and bake until stuffing is heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake until top is crisp, about 20 minutes.

CRANBERRY STUFFING



Cranberry Stuffing image

With their delightfully chewy texture and sweet-tart flavor, dried cranberries are the perfect addition to stuffing. So this Thanksgiving, why not make cranberry stuffing for a lovely fruity variation on what's otherwise a completely classic recipe. With plenty of butter and traditional aromatics in the mix-sage, thyme, onion-bread soaks up all sorts of rich flavor. Once you get a taste of this dish, we think you'll agree dried cranberries are the ingredient you didn't know your Thanksgiving stuffing was missing!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter or margarine
3 medium celery stalks (with leaves), chopped (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
9 cups soft bread cubes (15 slices)
1/2 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in about one-third of the bread cubes. Place in large bowl. Add remaining bread cubes and ingredients; toss.
  • Stuff turkey just before roasting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need.
  • Toast the Hazelnuts: Toasting the hazelnuts enhances their flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a pan over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
  • Use Fresh Cranberries: Fresh cranberries are the best choice for this stuffing. They have a tart flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.
  • Don't Overcook the Oysters: Oysters are delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them until they are just opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Use a Good Quality Bread: The bread you use for the stuffing is important. A good quality bread will absorb the flavors of the other ingredients and hold its shape when baked.
  • Moisten the Stuffing: The stuffing should be moist, but not soggy. If it's too dry, add a little more chicken broth or water. If it's too wet, add a little more bread crumbs.
  • Bake the Stuffing: Bake the stuffing at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until it is heated through and golden brown on top.

Conclusion:

This cranberry-hazelnut-oyster stuffing is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. The combination of cranberries, hazelnuts, and oysters is unique and flavorful, and the stuffing is sure to be a hit with your guests.

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