Bread Stuffing - Nothing Compares With This! Recipe

Name: Bread Stuffing - Nothing Compares With This!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 loaf dark rye bread (roughly 1/2 lb, torn in sml bite-size pieces); 3 celery ribs (finely diced); 2 red onions (finely diced); 2 large apples (peeled, cored & diced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (16 ounce) package herb seasoned stuffing mix (Like I said, Pepperidge Farm works for me); 8 tablespoons butter or 8 tablespoons margarine; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 4 cups canned chicken broth (or homemade stock, but I use mine for the gravy)

Servings: persons

1
Put dried cranberries in a 1 cup measuring cup, fill w/boiling water & set aside to plump.
2
Preheat oven to 250u00b0F.
3
Tear dark rye bread into small bite-size pieces & place in oven baking dish lrg enough to have them generally in 1 layer. Allow to crisp somewhat, but not go completely dry & crunchy.
4
While rye bread is crisping, put 2 tbsp olive oil in lrg dutch oven. Saute diced celery 1st for 1 min over med-heat, add diced onion & saute mix till veggies are beginning to soften. Remove from heat & stir in diced apple just to combine.
5
CAUTION: Do not cook further once the apple is added. The apple will cook slightly just by virtue of being added to the hot veggie mix. If you cook further, the apple will likely turn to mush.).
6
Dump entire pkg of seasoned stuffing mix over the apples & then the slightly crisped rye bread atop the stuffing mix.
7
Dot surface as evenly as possible w/8 tbsp of butter or margarine & sprinkle the caraway seeds atop the mixture. .
8
Heat chicken broth or stock to a near boil & pour over all ingredients in the dutch oven. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
9
Drain plumped dried cranberries & reserve the liquid. Stir them GENTLY into the stuffing mixture & use the reserved liquid to add more moisture to the stuffing if you feel it is needed.
10
You are now done w/the recipe. The dressing can be served immediately, stuffed in the duck/turkey or cooked in the oven later. Follow your usual methods for this.

721

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 loaf dark rye bread (roughly 1/2 lb, torn in sml bite-size pieces), 3 celery ribs (finely diced), 2 red onions (finely diced), and more.

Yes, Bread Stuffing - Nothing Compares With This! falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bread Stuffing - Nothing Compares With This!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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