Best 9 Herbed Pecan Stuffing Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and flavorful stuffing recipe that will elevate your holiday meal? "Herbed Pecan Stuffing" is the perfect choice to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your festive feast. With its combination of aromatic herbs, crunchy pecans, and a medley of spices, this stuffing will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests craving for more.

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APPLE PECAN STUFFING



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for finishing
1/2 bunch fresh sage
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups raw pecans
2 eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
5 cups sourdough bread (crusts removed), hand-torn into 1-inch pieces
1/4 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Set a large saute pan over medium heat and add olive oil, sage and thyme sprigs. As the oil heats up the herbs will crackle and fry, infusing the oil. Remove the sage and thyme and set aside on a paper towel to drain - these can be as a garnish, if desired. Add onions to the pan and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes until caramelized. Season with salt and pepper. Remove onions from pan and add apples. Crush the pecans and add to the pan. Add more oil, if needed and season with salt and pepper. Gently saute until pecans are lightly toasted and apples are just cooked slightly - about 3 to 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl whisk together egg, cream, chicken stock, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add torn sourdough, caramelized onions, apples, pecans and chopped parsley. Using a wooden spoon, mix the stuffing until well combined.
  • Scoop stuffing into cavity of pork crown roast and cook accordingly with roast.

FARMHOUSE HERBED STUFFING



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This farmhouse-style recipe relies on store-bought stuffing cubes enhanced with a flurry of dried and fresh herbs. Bake it in a casserole dish, or stuff it into the bird.

Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Side     Herb     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Sage     Rosemary     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 servings (about 9 cups, or enough to fill a 12-pound turkey, with extra for baking alongside)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 medium onions, cut into ¼-inch dice (about 3 cups)
6 stalks celery with leaves, cut into ¼-inch dice (about 2½ cups)
1 (14-ounce) package seasoned bread stuffing cubes
⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1¼ cups hot Homemade Turkey Stock or canned turkey stock, plus 1/2 cup more if baking all of stuffing outside of turkey

Steps:

  • In 12-inch, heavy skillet over moderate heat, heat butter until hot but not smoking. Stir in onion and celery, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. (Vegetables can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Reheat before continuing: In 12-inch, heavy skillet over moderately high heat, sauté, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes.)
  • Transfer to large bowl and add stuffing cubes, parsley, celery salt, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1¼ cups hot stock.
  • If using to stuff turkey:
  • Use immediately to fill cavities and spread remainder in baking dish as directed in Classic Roast Turkey recipe .
  • If baking in a casserole pan:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and butter 3-quart casserole or 9-by 13-inch baking dish. Transfer stuffing to dish and drizzle with ½ cup hot stock (stuffing baked outside of the turkey won't be soaked in the turkey's juices, so extra stock is drizzled on top to keep it moist). Cover with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
  • Variations:
  • Sausage and Sage Stuffing: In large, heavy skillet over moderate heat, sauté 1 pound bulk pork sausage, breaking up pieces with spoon, until meat shows no sign of pink, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to large bowl. Proceed with recipe, adding ingredients to bowl with sausage and substituting 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage for dried rosemary and sage.
  • Dried Apricot and Pecan Stuffing: Dried fruit are better than fresh in stuffing because the latter get soggy with long baking. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 1½ cups (6 ounces) pecans on rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop. In medium bowl, combine 1½ cups diced dried apricots and hot water to cover. Soak until apricots plump, about 30 minutes, then drain well. Proceed with recipe, tossing apricots and pecans with other ingredients in large bowl.
  • Test-Kitchen Tips: Warm, moist stuffing is an optimal environment for bacteria such as salmonella or E. coli to multiply, so it's important to follow safe procedures. Be sure to make the stuffing at the last minute so it can go into the bird warm. This helps it move above the "danger zone" (the optimal temperature range for bacteria growth) more quickly during roasting. Stuffing baked outside of the turkey can be spread in the baking dish and refrigerated for a few hours while the turkey roasts, but it should be prepared on the same day as baking.

HERBED PECAN STUFFING



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"From Logan, Utah, Edie DeSpain says, "I've updated a basic stuffing recipe by using wholesome multi-grain bread in place of customary white bread. It adds a hearty, crunchy taste."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cups cubed day-old multi-grain bread
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup olive oil
4 celery ribs, diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225°. Place bread cubes in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until partially dried, tossing occasionally, 30-40 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven temperature to 325°., Meanwhile, combine raisins and apple juice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 15 minutes. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in parsley, salt, sage, thyme, fennel seeds and pepper; remove from the heat. Beat egg and broth; add to vegetable mixture with bread cubes and raisin mixture. Toss well. Stir in pecans. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PEAR-PECAN STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • In a large deep skillet, saute 1 each chopped onion and carrot, 2 chopped celery stalks and 1 tablespoon each sage and thyme in 1 stick butter for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and add 2 diced Bosc pears, then saute 2 minutes.
  • Pour in 1/4 cup bourbon and simmer 2 minutes, then add 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth. Return to a simmer until step 5.
  • In a large bowl, mix 2 eggs and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
  • Add to the bowl 16 cups toasted white bread cubes, 1 cup toasted pecans and the hot broth mixture.
  • Gently toss the stuffing, then spread in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Dot the top with butter or turkey pan drippings, cover and bake 30 minutes at 350. Uncover and bake until golden, 20 more minutes.

CRANBERRY PECAN STUFFING



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While I love stuffing, my family wasn't that fond of it-that is, until I found this recipe. I added a few touches of my own and now they gobble it up. Cranberries and pork really make it something special. -Robin Lang, Muskegon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring orange juice and cranberries to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl., In the same skillet, melt butter. Add celery and onion; saute until tender. Stir in poultry seasoning., Add to sausage mixture. Stir in the stuffing cubes, orange juice mixture, apple, pecans, salt, pepper and enough broth to reach desired moistness., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CLASSIC HERB STUFFING



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Make this savory stuffing, featuring poultry seasoning and thyme, a holiday tradition at your house. The oven-baked stuffing is the perfect complement to roasted turkey or turkey breast.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     McCormick®

Time 55m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons McCormick® Thyme Leaves
1 ½ teaspoons McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
12 cups dry unseasoned bread cubes
4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, poultry seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper.
  • Place bread cubes in large bowl. Add celery mixture and broth; toss gently until well mixed. Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Bake 35 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.9 calories, Carbohydrate 103.3 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 2468.1 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

PECAN DRESSING



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The bread cubes can be toasted up to three days ahead, then stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The dressing itself can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the baking dish, covered, in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, room temperature, for baking dish
1 large loaf crusty white bread, such as pane Pugliese, cut into scant 1-inch cubes (12 cups)
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
3 celery stalks, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
4 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2/3 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup packed coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Brush a 3-quart baking dish with butter.
  • Spread bread cubes onto two rimmed baking sheets. Toast in oven until dry and golden in places, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium. Add onion, celery, and garlic; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries and rosemary; cook 30 seconds. Add wine and boil until almost evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer onion mixture to bowl with bread. Toss with pecans, parsley, and broth, adding more broth as needed until bread is evenly moistened but not soggy. Fold in eggs; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish and cover with parchment-lined foil.
  • Bake in upper third of oven 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until crisp on top and browned in places, 20 to 25 minutes more.

CURRANT PECAN STUFFING



Currant Pecan Stuffing image

Categories     Fruit     Herb     Nut     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Stuffing/Dressing     Currant     Pecan     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup dried currants
1/2 cup Sherry
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon dried fines herbes or herbes de Provence
1 14-ounce package cubed herb-seasoned stuffing
2 cups water
1 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine currants and Sherry in medium bowl. Let stand until currants are plump, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery and fines herbes. Sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
  • Place stuffing cubes in bowl. Melt 1/2 cup better in 2 cups water in saucepan over medium heat. Pour over stuffing cubes. Add currant mixture, vegetable mixture and pecans. Toss to combine. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)

REAL SOUTHERN HERBED CORNBREAD STUFFING



Real Southern Herbed Cornbread Stuffing image

NO bread, NO oysters, NO sausage, NO Eggs, NO Giblets. Simply the best cornbread stuffing you will ever put in your mouth. This is one of those 'secret' recipes handed down from my grandmother's grandmother. It has never been written down until now, but was taught in the kitchen to each generation during the holidays while helping grandma prepare the stuffing and listening to the stories of when they were little girls in the kitchen helping their grandmas.

Provided by Jeanine Starkenberg

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 cups crumbled cornbread
1 cup butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped apple
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups turkey broth, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place crumbled cornbread into a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and saute onion, apple, and celery until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add to crumbled cornbread. Season with sage, parsley, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, and salt. Add turkey broth 1 cup at a time and stir after each addition until stuffing is moist. Adjust turkey broth amount to your liking, less if you like the stuffing a little drier or more of you like it more moist. Place stuffing in a large baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, turning stuffing over every 20 minutes by scraping the bottom of the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 72.9 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1566.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like sage, thyme, and rosemary add a burst of flavor to the stuffing. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount since they are more concentrated.
  • Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans brings out their nutty flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
  • Use a variety of bread: Using a variety of bread, such as white bread, cornbread, and sourdough, adds texture and flavor to the stuffing. You can also use a combination of fresh and stale bread.
  • Don't overstuff the turkey: Overstuffing the turkey can make it difficult to cook evenly. Aim to fill the turkey to about 3/4 full, leaving room for the stuffing to expand as it cooks.
  • Cook the stuffing to the correct temperature: The stuffing should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. You can check the temperature with a meat thermometer.

Conclusion:

This herb-pecan stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. With its combination of fresh herbs, toasted pecans, and a variety of bread, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive stuffing recipe, give this herb-pecan stuffing a try.

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