DRIED CHERRY-SOURDOUGH STUFFING

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What's good for the goose? A cherry-laced stuffing made with tangy sourdough bread. The mix gets flavored with the rich juices of the roasting bird.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
2 cups finely chopped fennel
1 cup finely chopped celery (from 2 stalks)
3/4 cup minced shallot (from 2 large shallots)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped (2 cups)
1 cup chopped dried cherries (5 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
8 cups 1/2-inch cubes sourdough bread (crust removed), toasted
1 1/2 cups Goose Stock (from Crisp Goose) or homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 large egg
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook fennel, celery, shallot, garlic, and apples, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add dried cherries, wine, and herbs. Simmer for 3 minutes. Pour over bread in a large bowl. Stir in stock and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spoon 6 cups stuffing into goose cavity. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Transfer remaining stuffing to dish. Cover with parchment-lined foil. Bake stuffing for 45 minutes. Raise oven temperature to 400 degrees. Uncover, and bake until top of stuffing is crisp and brown, about 15 minutes.

Rais Ali
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This stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Anjum Bughlani
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I'm not a big fan of dried cherries, but I loved them in this stuffing.


Samantha Cook
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover sourdough bread.


susmita lama
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I would definitely make this stuffing again.


Jay L “JBones”
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This stuffing is a must-try for any sourdough lover!


Haseeb Ali
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I love this stuffing recipe! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Bijoy Kumar
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This stuffing is easy to make and always a hit at our holiday gatherings.


Rachel B
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffing turned out perfect!


sidesh bro
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This stuffing is delicious! The dried cherries add a nice sweetness and the walnuts give it a nice crunch.


Imam Hadizah
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I made this stuffing for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky uncle.


Shauntelle Sapak
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover sourdough bread. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Uhozabe Gloria
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I'm not usually a fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind! It was so light and fluffy, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crispy bread cubes.


Sharad Baidhya
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I loved the addition of dried cherries and walnuts, which gave it a unique and delicious twist.