In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures harmonize, lies a dish that captivates the senses and warms the soul: stuffing. This versatile culinary creation transcends the boundaries of a mere side dish, evolving into a protagonista player that steals the spotlight. Embark on a journey through a trio of stuffing recipes, each a masterpiece in its own right. From the tangy sweetness of apples to the delicate tartness of apricots, and the juicy burst of currants, these recipes ignite the taste buds with a symphony of flavors. The richness of pecans adds a delightful crunch and nutty aroma, while the aromatic herbs and spices infuse each bite with a savory depth. Whether you're seeking a classic holiday stuffing or a unique twist on a beloved dish, these recipes promise to elevate your culinary repertoire and leave your guests craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HERBED PECAN STUFFING
"From Logan, Utah, Edie DeSpain says, "I've updated a basic stuffing recipe by using wholesome multi-grain bread in place of customary white bread. It adds a hearty, crunchy taste."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 225°. Place bread cubes in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until partially dried, tossing occasionally, 30-40 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven temperature to 325°., Meanwhile, combine raisins and apple juice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 15 minutes. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in parsley, salt, sage, thyme, fennel seeds and pepper; remove from the heat. Beat egg and broth; add to vegetable mixture with bread cubes and raisin mixture. Toss well. Stir in pecans. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PECAN SAUSAGE STUFFING
Apple and sausage keep every bite of this stuffing moist and delicious, while toasted pecans add a bit of crunch. Fresh herbs are a nice touch, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 21 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer., Add the bread cubes, apples, pecans, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and onion mixture to the sausage. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
APPLE PECAN STUFFING
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set a large saute pan over medium heat and add olive oil, sage and thyme sprigs. As the oil heats up the herbs will crackle and fry, infusing the oil. Remove the sage and thyme and set aside on a paper towel to drain - these can be as a garnish, if desired. Add onions to the pan and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes until caramelized. Season with salt and pepper. Remove onions from pan and add apples. Crush the pecans and add to the pan. Add more oil, if needed and season with salt and pepper. Gently saute until pecans are lightly toasted and apples are just cooked slightly - about 3 to 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl whisk together egg, cream, chicken stock, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add torn sourdough, caramelized onions, apples, pecans and chopped parsley. Using a wooden spoon, mix the stuffing until well combined.
- Scoop stuffing into cavity of pork crown roast and cook accordingly with roast.
PEAR-PECAN STUFFING
Steps:
- In a large deep skillet, saute 1 each chopped onion and carrot, 2 chopped celery stalks and 1 tablespoon each sage and thyme in 1 stick butter for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and add 2 diced Bosc pears, then saute 2 minutes.
- Pour in 1/4 cup bourbon and simmer 2 minutes, then add 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth. Return to a simmer until step 5.
- In a large bowl, mix 2 eggs and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
- Add to the bowl 16 cups toasted white bread cubes, 1 cup toasted pecans and the hot broth mixture.
- Gently toss the stuffing, then spread in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Dot the top with butter or turkey pan drippings, cover and bake 30 minutes at 350. Uncover and bake until golden, 20 more minutes.
STUFFING, APPLE,APRICOT,CURRANT & PECAN
Categories Fruit Side Bake Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring broth to a boil. Add apricots. Remove from heat & soak for 15 minutes. Heat butter in a large pan. Add onion & celery. Saute utnil tender. Add broth apricots, apples, & spices. Stir & transfer to a large bowl. Gradually add bread crumbs, folding in gently until stuffing is moist. Mix in nuts & currants. Let cool completely before stuffing turkey.
APPLE PECAN CORNBREAD DRESSING
Savory, yet sweet, this cornbread dressing will satisfy anyone's appetite. Two teaspoons of dried parsley flakes can be substituted for fresh parsley.
Provided by Earla Taylor
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 3 quart casserole dish.
- Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan, and saute the celery and onion for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, stuffing mix, parsley, ginger, and salt. Mix in the celery and onion mixture, chopped apple, chopped pecans, apple juice, and beaten eggs. Spoon dressing into prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through, and lightly browned on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.6 g, Cholesterol 146.1 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1244.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
STOVE TOP STUFFING WITH APPLES AND PECANS
Get ready for Thanksgiving, and make our STOVE TOP Stuffing with Apples and Pecans recipe! With just five ingredients, this fluffy STOVE TOP Stuffing with Apples and Pecans tastes delicious alongside a tasty slice of turkey, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package, substituting orange juice for the water.
- Stir in remaining ingredients; cover. Let stand 5 min.
- Fluff with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
APRICOT & PECAN STUFFING
Apples and dried apricot put a little tart and sweet into this easy stuffing recipe side dish. And for the nutty? We added toasted pecan pieces.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield Makes 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package, adding apples and apricots with the stuffing mix.
- Stir in pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
ANY-ROAST APRICOT & PECAN STUFFING
You can't quite beat homemade stuffing- mix pork mince with fruit and nuts and freeze until you need it
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Side dish
Time 30m
Yield Makes 4 batches
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pan, add the onions and celery, and briefly cook until they start to soften. Stir in the apricots and garlic, and cook a few mins more. Add the pecans and nutmeg, and cook, stirring until the nuts are lightly toasted. Leave to cool.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs, mince, egg and herbs with 1 tsp salt and lots of pepper, then divide the mixture into 4, pack into bags and freeze. Will keep for 3 months.
- One batch will make 12 stuffing balls or can be used to stuff roast pork or chicken. Two batches will fill a 1lb loaf tin, lined with streaky bacon that can be sliced, while 2 - 3 will stuff a medium-to-large turkey.
- Cook at 200C/180C/gas 6 for 30 mins if rolling into balls, 45 mins if cooking in a loaf tin, or use to stuff the neck of your favourite roast bird, cooking for the same time as indicated in the recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
CURRANT PECAN STUFFING
Categories Fruit Herb Nut Side Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Stuffing/Dressing Currant Pecan Fall Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine currants and Sherry in medium bowl. Let stand until currants are plump, about 30 minutes.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery and fines herbes. Sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
- Place stuffing cubes in bowl. Melt 1/2 cup better in 2 cups water in saucepan over medium heat. Pour over stuffing cubes. Add currant mixture, vegetable mixture and pecans. Toss to combine. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
APRICOT-PECAN STUFFING
My husband loves pecans so I dug around until I found this very tasty and interesting stuffing. I now make it for big gatherings and get so many compliments on it and friends requesting the recipe!
Provided by Wendy W88
Categories Fruit
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook leeks and onion over medium heat in butter, until tender but not brown.
- Stir in apples, pecans, apricots, and nutmeg.
- Cook about 4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and cooked onion mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine half and half, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Add to bread mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Place in a greased 2 qt casserole and bake, covered, in a 375* oven for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right bread: A good stuffing starts with a good bread. Look for a firm, slightly stale bread that will hold its shape when moistened. Some popular choices include French bread, sourdough, and cornbread.
- Don't overstuff the bird: Overstuffing can make the turkey dry and tough. Aim for about 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound of turkey.
- Cook the stuffing thoroughly: To ensure that the stuffing is safe to eat, it must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature before serving.
- Serve the stuffing immediately: Stuffing is best when it is served hot and fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
Conclusion:
Apple-apricot-currant-pecan stuffing is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your stuffing is cooked perfectly and enjoyed by all.
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