APPLE, CELERY, AND SMOKED HAM STUFFING

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Categories     Egg     Fruit     Herb     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Apple     Ham     Celery     Fall     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups 1/2-inch cubes crustless firm white bread (about 7 ounces)
5 tablespoons butter
4 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
4 cups small cubes peeled Granny Smith apples
2 1/3 cups small cubes Black Forest ham
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake bread cubes on large rimmed baking sheet until dry and beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. Place bread in large bowl and cool.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onions and celery; sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add apples; sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add mixture to bread. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add ham; sauté 5 minutes. Add ham to bread; mix in herbs and nutmeg. Add broth to same skillet and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Pour broth into small bowl; cool. (Stuffing and broth can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Beat eggs into broth; mix into stuffing. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Bake uncovered until cooked through and browned on top, about 35 minutes.

Taniya prodaniya
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I've made this stuffing several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I highly recommend it!


Rajib Imtiaz
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and easy side dish for any holiday meal.


Lelah Moeller
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind! It was so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Janelle Paul
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stuffing turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Samira Faraj
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This stuffing was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less apples next time.


Maxdi
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I found this stuffing to be a bit bland. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Joe Susan
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This stuffing was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more broth or butter next time.


Raja Sammar
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I made this stuffing for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Karim Sartaj
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a delicious and easy side dish for any holiday meal.


Zarina Khatun
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of apples, celery, and smoked ham is perfect. It's a delicious and unique stuffing that I will definitely be making again.


Wolf among Us7778
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This stuffing is amazing! I made it for my family last Christmas and they loved it. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I highly recommend it!


Mohamad Azin
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I've tried many stuffing recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so flavorful and moist, and the apples and celery add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Rhiannon Burrows
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was easy to make and had a delicious balance of flavors. The apples and celery added a nice sweetness and crunch, while the smoked ham gave it a savory smokiness. I will definitely be making this