Cranberry, Pear, and Mushroom Cornbread Stuffing
Description
Stuffing is an essential part of many holiday meals, and a great way to add unique flavors to your table. This Cranberry, Pear, and Mushroom cornbread stuffing is a twist on the traditional recipe, blending sweet and savory together. The combination of tart cranberries, juicy pears, mushrooms, and the cornbread creates both a satisfying and flavorful side dish.
This stuffing pairs wonderfully with roasted turkey, chicken, or even seasonal roasted vegetables for vegetarian or vegan feasts. The sweetness from the pear and cranberries with the mushrooms and herbs makes it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Enjoy this seasonal stuffing recipe that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy winter meal!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the cubed bread on a parchment lined baking sheet, toss with olive oil and toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly crisped, then set aside.
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In a small pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion, garlic and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cranberries, pears, mushrooms, sage, thyme, and balsamic. Cook for another 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
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In a large skillet, coat with olive oil and combine the toasted bread cubes with the broth, a little at a time, stirring gently until the bread absorbs the liquid but is not too soggy. Top with vegetable and fruit mixture and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the top to become golden and crispy. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 486kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.33g29%
- Saturated Fat 3.11g16%
- Cholesterol 42mg15%
- Sodium 928mg39%
- Potassium 545mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 72.45g25%
- Dietary Fiber 8.2g33%
- Sugars 19.59g
- Protein 9.92g20%
- Vitamin A 983 IU
- Vitamin C 19.4 mg
- Calcium 285 mg
- Iron 3.97 mg
- Vitamin D 35 IU
- Vitamin E 4.25 IU
- Vitamin K 116.4 mcg
- Thiamin 0.37 mg
- Riboflavin 0.5 mg
- Niacin 4.02 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.27 mg
- Folate 118 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.22 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 1.19 mg
- Phosphorus 246 mg
- Magnesium 45 mg
- Zinc 1.09 mg
- Selenium 19.7 mcg
- Copper 0.26 mg
- Manganese 0.36 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Hi! I'm Chelsea,
I'm a food lover, health enthusiast, author, Pilates teacher and studio owner. I love to teach and manifest a deep love for Pilates and health and enjoy nothing more than helping others make their bodies become healthy and strong. My goal is to create simple, nutritious recipes that are easy to throw together using all the good stuff, but without sacrificing taste or the pleasure of eating, because life is all about finding balance, and nothing beats the satisfaction of eating something that tastes good which just also happens to be good for you!
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