Best 2 Apple And Onion Stuffin Recipes

Apple and onion stuffing is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion, whether it is a holiday gathering or a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients that are readily available, making it a budget-friendly option. The combination of sweet apples and savory onions creates a flavorful and aromatic stuffing that will tantalize your taste buds. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, so you can adjust the ingredients and seasonings to suit your personal preferences. With its ease of preparation and delicious taste, apple and onion stuffing is a must-try recipe that will become a family favorite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE AND ONION STUFFIN'

Apple and Onion Stuffin' image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks butter, softened
About 2 cups chopped celery
3 to 4 McIntosh apples, skin on, cored, quartered and chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped or 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
Salt and black pepper
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
8 cups cubed stuffing mix, such as Pepperidge Farm
4 to 5 cups chicken stock, as needed
1 egg, beaten (if preparing as "Stuffin' Muffins")

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 stick butter in the skillet. When the butter melts, add the celery, apples and onions. Season with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Cook until the vegetables and apples begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add the stuffing cubes to the pan and combine. Moisten the stuffing with the chicken stock until all of the bread is soft, but not wet. Let the stuffing cool either in the pan or in a bowl.
For a stuffin' casserole: Brush a casserole dish with 1/4 stick butter. Add the stuffing mixture to the dish and dot the top with the remaining 1/4 stick butter. Bake until set and crisp on top, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
For individual stuffin' muffins: Brush a 12-muffin tin with the remaining 1/2 stick of butter. Add the beaten egg to the cooled stuffing mixture. Using an ice cream scoop, fill and mound up the stuffing in the muffin tin. Bake until set and crisp on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the stuffin' muffins to a platter and serve hot or at room temperature.

APPLE AND ONION STUFFIN' MUFFINS

Apple and Onion Stuffin' Muffins image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 stick butter, softened
1 fresh bay leaf, available in produce department
4 ribs celery and greens, from the heart, chopped (save time and purchase celery already washed, trimmed and cut into sticks, this makes chopping fast work)
1 medium to large yellow skinned onion, chopped
3 McIntosh apples, quartered and chopped
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
8 cups cubed stuffing mix (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
2 to 3 cups chicken stock, available in paper containers on the soup aisle

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to skillet and 4 tablespoons butter. When butter melts, add bay leaf and add the vegetables as you chop them, celery, onions then apples. Sprinkle the vegetables and apples with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Cook 5 to 6 minutes to begin to soften vegetables and apples then add parsley and stuffing cubes to the pan and combine. Moisten the stuffing with chicken broth until all of the bread is soft but not wet.
Butter 12 muffin cups, 2 tins, liberally with remaining butter. Use an ice cream scoop to fill and mound up the stuffing in muffin tins. Remove the bay leaf as you scoop the stuffing when you come upon it. Bake until set and crisp on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove stuffin' muffins to a platter and serve hot or room temperature.

Tips for Making Apple and Onion Stuffing:

Use a variety of apples. This will give your stuffing a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
Don't peel the apples. The skin adds flavor and texture to the stuffing.
Use yellow or white onion. Red onion can be too strong for stuffing.
Sauté the onion and celery in butter until they are soft. This will bring out their flavor.
Add some fresh herbs to the stuffing. Sage, thyme, and rosemary are all good choices.
Don't overstuff the turkey. You want the stuffing to be cooked through, but not so tightly packed that it becomes dry.
Bake the stuffing in a covered dish at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-45 minutes. Uncover the dish for the last 10 minutes of cooking to allow the top of the stuffing to brown.

Conclusion:

Apple and onion stuffing is a classic Thanksgiving dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make sure your stuffing turns out perfect every time. So, don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your own favorite apple and onion stuffing recipe.