CRANBERRY FENNEL STUFFING

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Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Onion     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Cranberry     Sausage     Walnut     Fennel     Fall     Parsley     Parade

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 cups cubed (1 inch) day-old French sourdough bread
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups peeled and chopped (1/4 inch) onions
2 fennel bulbs, cored, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cups dried cranberries
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
Finely grated zest of 2 oranges
2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup defatted chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Toss the bread cubes in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Lay out on 2 baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until lightly toasted. Let cool, then return bread cubes to the bowl.
  • 2. Cook the sausage in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 20 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula. (Pour off and discard excess fat.) With a slotted spoon, remove sausage meat to bread cubes.
  • 3. Place the remaining olive oil and the butter in a heavy saucepan. Cook onions and fennel over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Add the cranberries; cook 5 minutes more. Fold into the bread cubes with the walnuts, orange zest, sage and parsley. Drizzle in the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, to moisten the stuffing. Adjust seasonings. Let cool completely before stuffing the turkey. Cook stuffing inside the turkey or heat, covered, in an ovenproof dish at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes before serving.

afifu Afifa
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I'm not usually a fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful, and I can't wait to make it again.


rwam chubb
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This is the best stuffing I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and fennel give it a delicious twist.


Kirshan Rathore Rathore
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This stuffing is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven on Thanksgiving morning.


Gamar Gamar
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I love the combination of cranberries and fennel in this stuffing. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic recipe.


Qaiser Jatt
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This stuffing is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for a holiday dinner.


Walter Mccoy
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I've made this stuffing several times, and it's always a hit. My family loves the combination of flavors, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abir Boshak
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This is the perfect stuffing for a special occasion dinner. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Omprakash Dangaura
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I love that this stuffing can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.


BM Kumawat
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This stuffing is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of bread in my freezer, so this is a go-to recipe for me when I need a quick and easy side dish.


A R Studio
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but I loved this recipe. The fennel and cranberries really make it special. I will definitely be making this again.


Shelbi Dawe
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this stuffing without the sausage. It was still delicious! The fennel and cranberries gave it plenty of flavor.


Gracias Chauke
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer, so this is a go-to recipe for me during the holiday season.


Yasir Arman
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I made this stuffing for my family's Christmas dinner, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors, and it was the perfect side dish to our roast turkey.


Tenzin Selden
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This is the best stuffing I've ever had! The fennel adds a really nice depth of flavor, and the cranberries give it a festive touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Madam Nargis Lal
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I've been making this stuffing for years, and it's always a favorite. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and fennel give it a unique twist.


Rosemary Masitabua
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This stuffing is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven on Thanksgiving morning.


Noman Siddique
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I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but it was surprisingly good in this stuffing. The cranberries and apples added a nice sweetness and tartness to balance out the fennel's licorice flavor.


FAISAL IQBAL JUWEL
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It had the perfect balance of flavors, with the sweetness of the cranberries and the savory notes of the fennel. I will definitely be making this again next year.