WHOLE-WHEAT-BREAD-AND-APPLE STUFFING

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Chopped apple adds a subtle sweetness to this nuttier, more nutritious take on classic stuffing/dressing. The best part? You don't even have to peel the fruit! The pops of red peeking through make for a more festive dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Thanksgiving Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield Serves 8 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 loaf 100-percent whole-wheat bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (12 cups)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for brushing
2 medium red onions, chopped (3 cups)
1 small head fennel, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
1 red baking apple, such as McIntosh, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
2 cups Simple Giblet Stock or store-bought no-sodium-added chicken stock
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Divide bread between 2 rimmed baking sheets and spread in a single layer. Bake, stirring a few times, until crisp and dry, about 40 minutes. Let cool. Break a piece open to make sure it's dried all the way through; if not, bake a few more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onions, fennel, and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and golden in places, 7 to 9 minutes. Add garlic, apple, rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 1 minute. Pour in wine; cook until mostly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees. Brush a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter. Add onion mixture to bowl with toasted bread; add parsley. Drizzle with stock, stirring to combine. Stir in eggs to evenly coat. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Top with buttered parchment; loosely wrap with foil. (If making ahead, refrigerate at this point until you're ready to bake.) Bake 20 minutes. Uncover; continue cooking until golden on top, about 20 minutes more. Serve, with more parsley sprinkled on top.

Davonique De Bruyn
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Overall, I thought this stuffing was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


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This stuffing was a bit bland for my taste.


Ashley Branham
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Meh.


Gerswin the next millionaire Job
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Not a fan of this stuffing. It was too dry and the flavors didn't really work for me.


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I'll definitely be making this stuffing again.


Antonio Perry
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This was the best stuffing I've ever had!


Rojy Mali Dhungana
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This stuffing was really easy to make and it turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Suman Baniya
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I thought this stuffing was just okay. It was a little too dry for my taste, and I didn't really care for the flavor of the apples.


Blessed Idemudia
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This stuffing was delicious! I especially liked the addition of apples. They gave it a nice tartness that complemented the savory bread and sausage.


Reginald Davis
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I've made this stuffing recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The apples add a nice sweetness and crunch, and the bread and sausage give it a savory flavor.


Ali Anwer
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This stuffing was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! I loved the combination of sweet apples and savory bread and sausage. It was also really easy to make, which was a major plus on a busy holiday.