Midwestern Whole Wheat Dried Fruit Stuffing Recipe

Name: Midwestern Whole Wheat Dried Fruit Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 24-ounce loaf day-old sliced whole wheat bread, ends discarded; 1 cup dried tart cherries; 1 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup dried currants; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted prunes; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/1/2 teaspoons dried; 2 eggs, beaten to blend; 2 3/4 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 250F.
2
Arrange bread slices on oven rack and bake until very dry but not brown, about 30 minutes.
3
Transfer bread to very large bowl.
4
Coarsely crumble bread.
5
Mix in cherries, raisins, currants and prunes.
6
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
7
Add onions and saute until golden and tender, about 15 minutes.
8
Add to stuffing.
9
Mix in thyme.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
12
Cover and chill.)
13
Mix in eggs.
14
Mix 3/4 cup broth into stuffing.
15
Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing.
16
Mix enough broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 3/4 to 1 cup broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing).
17
Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish.
18
Cover with buttered foil.
19
Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 30 minutes.
20
Uncover and bake until top is crisp, about 15 minutes.
21
Preheat oven to 350F.Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
22
Mix 2 3/4 cups broth into stuffing.
23
Transfer to prepared dish.
24
Cover with buttered foil and bake until heated through, about 45 minutes.
25
Uncover and bake until top is crisp, about 15 minutes.

441

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.

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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: 1 24-ounce loaf day-old sliced whole wheat bread, ends discarded, 1 cup dried tart cherries, 1 cup golden raisins, 1/2 cup dried currants, and more.

Yes, Midwestern Whole Wheat Dried Fruit Stuffing falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Midwestern Whole Wheat Dried Fruit Stuffing

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Variations & substitutions

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