Herbed Apple-Cranberry Bread Dressing

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min.

Makes

16 servings (3/4 cup each)

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022
Not all stuffings are created equal. My version of the classic side dish features apples for a sweet crunch and cranberries for a little tartness. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
Herbed Apple-Cranberry Bread Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 3 medium red onions, chopped (about 2-2/3 cups)
  • 2 to 3 celery ribs, chopped (about 1-1/3 cups)
  • 5 cups dry bread crumbs
  • 3 medium tart apples, chopped (about 2-2/3 cups)
  • 1-1/3 cups dried cranberries
  • 1-1/3 cups minced chives
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  2. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 315 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.