Herbed Apricot-Pecan Stuffing Recipe

Name: Herbed Apricot-Pecan Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 cups 1/2-inch cubes crustless bread (about 2 1/4 lb.); 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 ribs celery, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

16 cups 1/2-inch cubes crustless bread (about 2 1/4 lb.)
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 onions, finely chopped
4 ribs celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F. Spread bread cubes in a flat layer on 2 baking sheets. Toast, stirring often, until dried but not browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cool completely. Increase oven temperature to 375u00b0F.
2
Melt butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; saute until softened but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sage, parsley and thyme. Pour in broth, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
3
Add eggs to bowl with bread cubes; stir to coat. Pour in broth mixture; stir in apricots and pecans. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 3/4 tsp. pepper. Spoon into a greased 3-quart baking dish. (Can be done to this point up to 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
4
Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes; serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 cups 1/2-inch cubes crustless bread (about 2 1/4 lb.), 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, 2 onions, finely chopped, 4 ribs celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Herbed Apricot-Pecan Stuffing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herbed Apricot-Pecan Stuffing

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