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.

tetany stany
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This stuffing is simply delicious. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Christopher Mwamba
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I love that this stuffing can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to prepare for a holiday meal.


Nicky Nicks
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This stuffing is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Adamu Rakiya
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I'm not usually a fan of celery, but it actually worked really well in this stuffing. It added a nice crunch and flavor.


kaymayra lacon
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This stuffing is a must-try for any stuffing lover. It's packed with flavor and has the perfect texture.


Jude Onyekachi
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I've never been a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful, I could eat it every day.


MD. Tareq
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This stuffing is amazing! It's so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Nolan Miers
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Sunita Balami
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This is the best stuffing recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Merga Lamesa
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I wasn't sure how I would like this stuffing, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was really tasty and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Clancy Tanwie
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This stuffing is so good! I made it for my family last week and they loved it. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Stacey Cook
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I've made this stuffing recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Hdkj Fkf0h
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It had the perfect balance of flavors, and the smoked ham added a nice touch of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again next year.