Best 7 Cranberry Orange Stove Top Stuffing Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a delightful journey with our tantalizing Cranberry Orange Stove Top Stuffing. This classic Thanksgiving side dish gets a vibrant twist with the addition of tangy cranberries and aromatic oranges. Savor the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite, as the stuffing combines savory herbs, tender bread cubes, and a hint of sweetness.

Discover two variations of this delectable stuffing: a traditional version that stays true to the classic flavors and a sausage-infused rendition that adds a savory kick. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. The traditional stuffing offers a timeless blend of herbs, celery, and onion, while the sausage stuffing adds a hearty and flavorful twist.

With step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece with ease. Learn how to prepare the stuffing, cook it to perfection, and achieve that perfect golden-brown crust. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is designed for success.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your stovetop, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will make your Thanksgiving feast unforgettable. Prepare to indulge in a dish that combines tradition, flavor, and ease, and experience the taste of perfection with our Cranberry Orange Stove Top Stuffing.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY PECAN STUFFING



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While I love stuffing, my family wasn't that fond of it-that is, until I found this recipe. I added a few touches of my own and now they gobble it up. Cranberries and pork really make it something special. -Robin Lang, Muskegon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring orange juice and cranberries to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl., In the same skillet, melt butter. Add celery and onion; saute until tender. Stir in poultry seasoning., Add to sausage mixture. Stir in the stuffing cubes, orange juice mixture, apple, pecans, salt, pepper and enough broth to reach desired moistness., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY STUFFING



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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

CRANBERRY ORANGE STUFFING



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Make and share this Cranberry Orange Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Berries

Time 1h20m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups fresh cranberries or 3 cups frozen cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) package herb-seasoned stuffing cubes (8 1/4 cups)
1 cup butter, melted
6 celery ribs, sliced 1/2-inch
2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup orange juice
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cranberry-orange sauce

Steps:

  • Stir together cranberries, sugar and 1 1/2 cups orange juice in 3-quart saucepan.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and sugar dissolves about 9 to 11 minutes; cool 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine all remaining stuffing ingredients in large bowl.
  • Stir in cranberry mixture.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • To bake stuffing in casserole, place stuffing mixture into greased 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 60 to 70 minutes or until celery is tender.
  • Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in 2-quart saucepan.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until melted (5 to 6 minutes).
  • Pour into blender in small batches and puree.
  • Serve sauce with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 705.8, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 13.9, Protein 3.1

CRANBERRY-ORANGE STOVE TOP STUFFING



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Put a tart and citrusy twist on your next stuffing side dish by adding orange juice and dried cranberries.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare stuffing as directed on package, substituting orange juice for the water and stirring in cranberries and nuts along with the juice.
  • Fluff with fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

STOVE TOP CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFING



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Cook a sweet and tart cranberry and apple stuffing for all your holiday needs. This STOVE TOP Cranberry and Apple Stuffing recipe uses apple juice instead of water for extra festive flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups apple juice
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1/2 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Bring juice and butter to boil in medium saucepan on high heat.
  • Add stuffing mix and fruit; mix lightly. Cover. Remove from heat.
  • Let stand 5 min. Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8857 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

APPLE-CRANBERRY STUFFING



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I leave out the giblets my mom used in her stuffing and bump up the fruit and wild rice instead. The result is this delicious apple cranberry stuffing. -Miranda Allison, Simpsonville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 celery rib, chopped
12 cups seasoned stuffing cubes (about 20 ounces)
2 medium apples, finely chopped
2 cups cooked wild rice
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add stuffing cubes, apples, rice, cranberries and seasonings; toss. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE CHICKEN BAKE



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A warm and creamy chicken bake topped with a zesty cranberry-orange stuffing make this a smart standout, and a unique option for the holidays or any day.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. chopped pecans
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, corn and carrots), thawed, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Prepare stuffing as directed on package, using orange juice and water for the liquid and stirring in berries and nuts with the stuffing mix.
  • Combine chicken, soup and vegetables. Spoon into 6 ovenproof serving bowls or 13x9-inch baking dish; top with stuffing mixture.
  • Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries and oranges for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Don't overcook the stuffing. It should be cooked through but still have a slightly firm texture.
  • Add some nuts or dried fruit to the stuffing for extra flavor and texture. Walnuts, pecans, almonds, raisins, and cranberries are all great additions.
  • Serve the stuffing immediately or let it cool and then reheat it before serving.

Conclusion:

This cranberry orange stove top stuffing is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It is made with simple ingredients that are readily available, and it can be prepared in under an hour. The stuffing is moist and flavorful, with a slightly tart flavor from the cranberries and a hint of citrus from the oranges. It is the perfect accompaniment to any roasted meat or poultry dish.

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