Best 12 Stuffing With Dried Cranberries And Pecans Recipes

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Thanksgiving dinner just wouldn't be the same without stuffing. Also known as dressing, this flavorful dish is a staple for holiday meals and can be made with a variety of ingredients. Whether you prefer a classic stuffing recipe that uses white bread or a more unique stuffing with dried cranberries and pecans, you're sure to find a recipe that will please your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE STUFFING



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Mix dried apricots and dried cranberries into this thyme-scented stuffing with crunchy pecans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 55m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, for the dish
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked wild rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more, for serving
2/3 cup toasted pecan pieces, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 2-quart baking dish. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the rice, parsley, pecans, cranberries and apricots to the onion mixture and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Evenly spread in the prepared baking dish and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the top with parsley.

CRANBERRY STUFFING



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With their delightfully chewy texture and sweet-tart flavor, dried cranberries are the perfect addition to stuffing. So this Thanksgiving, why not make cranberry stuffing for a lovely fruity variation on what's otherwise a completely classic recipe. With plenty of butter and traditional aromatics in the mix-sage, thyme, onion-bread soaks up all sorts of rich flavor. Once you get a taste of this dish, we think you'll agree dried cranberries are the ingredient you didn't know your Thanksgiving stuffing was missing!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter or margarine
3 medium celery stalks (with leaves), chopped (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
9 cups soft bread cubes (15 slices)
1/2 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in about one-third of the bread cubes. Place in large bowl. Add remaining bread cubes and ingredients; toss.
  • Stuff turkey just before roasting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

CRANBERRY PECAN BROWN RICE STUFFING



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This stuffing also makes an excellent and flavorful side dish.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Minute® Rice

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Minute® Brown Rice, uncooked
½ cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried orange peel
½ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cranberries and orange peel with chicken stock and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Set aside. Heat a large sauce pan over high heat and add margarine.
  • Stir in celery, shallot and poultry seasoning and saute 3 minutes. Stir in cranberry mixture, pecans, parsley and rice and cook over medium heat for 3 more minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 35.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

STUFFING



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This stuffing recipe will elevate any Thanksgiving dinner table. Full of flavors of the season-pecans and dried cranberries-it's sure to be a hit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 onions, (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
16 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice
10 large fresh sage leaves, chopped, or 2 teaspoons crushed dried sage
6 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
2 loaves stale white bread (about 36 slices), crust on, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
3 cups coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley (about 2 bunches)
2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped (optional)
2 cups dried cherries, (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onions and celery, and cook over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage, stir to combine, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock, and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes, until liquid has reduced by half.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add all remaining ingredients, including the remaining stock; mix to combine.

SPICY CRANBERRY PECAN CORNBREAD STUFFING



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This is a cornbread stuffing with jalapenos, cranberries, bacon, and pecans. I cooked up this recipe while living in Texas. I serve it with turkey but I have also stuffed it in apples and cooked them in a crock pot to serve with pork loin for Christmas dinner. This recipe makes the house smell fantastic!

Provided by rhondarella

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices bacon
½ cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup white wine
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (4 ounce) jar diced jalapeno peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 (14 ounce) packages cornbread stuffing mix
1 ½ cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon in the skillet until crispy. Lie the cooked bacon on a plate lined with paper towels to drain and cool; crumble the bacon.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the celery, garlic, and onion in the hot butter until the onion begins to caramelize; pour the wine into the skillet. When the wine is heated, stir in the cranberry sauce, jalapeno peppers, and green chile peppers. Cover the mixture and cook until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the bacon and pecans.
  • Place the stuffing mix in a large bowl. Pour the liquid mixture and the chicken stock over the stuffing mix; stir until completely moist. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned on top, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1403.8 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

CRANBERRY-PECAN STUFFING



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Make and share this Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amy Martin KV

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried cranberries (5oz)
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried garlic (Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic)
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 (6 ounce) boxes cornbread stuffing mix
1 (6 ounce) box turkey stuffing mix
1 cup pecan pieces
2 large eggs
1 quart chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°G.
  • Pour two cups boiling water over cranberries and let soak for 30 minutes. Do not drain.
  • Saute the onion and celery until soft. Add the Garlic Garlic during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Combine the stuffing mixes, pecans, onions, beaten eggs, broth, and cranberries (with liquid).
  • Bake, covered, for about 45 minutes. Remove the cover for the last 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 41.3, Sodium 864.4, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 4, Protein 8.2

APPLE, CRANBERRY & PECAN STUFFING



Apple, Cranberry & Pecan Stuffing image

Make a satisfying Apple, Cranberry & Pecan Stuffing for Thanksgiving or any holiday! This hearty Apple, Cranberry & Pecan Stuffing is great year-round.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups apple juice
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 small apple, chopped
1/2 cup cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring juice and butter to boil in medium saucepan on high heat.
  • Add stuffing mix and fruit; mix lightly. Cover. Remove from heat.
  • Let stand 5 min. Stir in nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

SAUSAGE, CRANBERRY, AND PECAN STUFFING



Sausage, Cranberry, and Pecan Stuffing image

Categories     Fruit     Nut     Pork     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Cranberry     Apple     Sausage     Pecan     Fall     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups (1/2-inch) pieces firm white bread (3/4 pound)
1 1/2 pounds fresh pork sausage meat, crumbled
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, sliced 1/4inch thick
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (8 ounces), toasted
1 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 to 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Toast bread in a large shallow baking pan in middle of oven until dry and pale golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Cook sausage in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring and breaking up large lumps, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
  • Add butter to fat remaining in skillet and cook onions, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add celery, apple, and garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with sausage and stir in bread, pecans, cranberries, sage, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer stuffing to a buttered 3- to 4-quart shallow baking dish and drizzle with broth. (Use 1 1/2 cups broth if you like a moist stuffing, 1 cup if you prefer it drier.) Cover with foil and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until bread is golden and stuffing is heated through, 20 to 25 minutes more.

CRANBERRY PECAN DRESSING



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Progresso® chicken broth, cranberries and pecans are packed in this bread dressing - a baked side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 stalks celery, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
10 small croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces (7 cups)
8 oz ciabatta or French bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (7 cups)
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in cranberries, pecans, sage, salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • In large bowl, mix onion mixture, croissants, bread, broth and eggs, tossing until well mixed. Spoon into baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until center is hot and edges are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 666 mg

CRANBERRY PEAR STUFFING



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Our family came up with this recipe when we decided to add something new to our traditional Thanksgiving menu. Now this tasty dressing has become a standard dish on our holiday table. -Juanita Haugen, Pleasanton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup butter
1 package (16 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1-1/2 cups chopped ripe pears
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 to 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup egg substitute

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute celery in butter until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the stuffing cubes, cranberries, pears, pecans, parsley, poultry seasoning and pepper. Add the broth, egg substitute and celery mixture; toss until combined. , Spoon into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 977mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PORK TENDERLOIN STUFFED WITH CRANBERRIES, PECANS & RICE



Pork Tenderloin Stuffed With Cranberries, Pecans & Rice image

This is the best stuffed (or unstuffed) pork tenderloin I have ever tasted! The combination of the dried cranberries and pecans with the rice is superb and the tenderloin stays moist and tender. The recipe was adapted from Canadian Living Magazine.

Provided by MMers

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (12 ounce) pork tenderloin
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup low sodium beef broth
1/2 cup cranberry juice (or blend)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup brown rice
1/4 cup wild rice
1 cup low sodium beef broth
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 egg

Steps:

  • STUFFING: In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, garlic, sage and pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add brown and wild rice; stir to coat.
  • Add the 1 cup of stock and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
  • Add cranberries and pecans; fluff with fork and let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
  • Trim any fat from pork.
  • Make lengthwise cut in each tenderloin halfway through; open like a book.
  • Place between plastic wrap; using meat pounder or rolling pin, pound to generous 1/4" thickness.
  • Mix egg into stuffing.
  • Spoon half of it lengthwise down center of each tenderloin.
  • Fold up tenderloins around stuffing.
  • Tie with string at 1" intervals, tucking in and securing ends.
  • In large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown tenderloins.
  • Place skillet in oven; roast until just a hint of pink remains inside and juices run clear when pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer to cutting board and tent with foil.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, drain off any fat from skillet.
  • Add the 3/4 cup of stock and cranberry juice; bring to boil, scraping up brown bits.
  • Combine cornstarch with 1 tbsp of cold water; whisk into skillet and boil, stirring, until thickened (about 1 minute).
  • Cut pork diagonally into 1/2" slices.
  • Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 110.1, Sodium 69.6, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4, Protein 26.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overstuff the turkey or chicken, as this can make it dry.
  • Bake the stuffing in a greased casserole dish for easy cleanup.
  • If you are using a store-bought stuffing mix, be sure to add some fresh ingredients, such as vegetables, herbs, and nuts, to give it more flavor.
  • Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your own unique stuffing recipe.

Conclusion:

Stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is also a great way to use up leftover bread and vegetables. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a stuffing that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both flavorful and filling, give stuffing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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