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Sweet Potato and Cranberry Stuffing Recipe

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This Sweet Potato and Cranberry Stuffing is a festive and delicious side dish perfect for holiday meals. It combines tender sweet potatoes, fresh tart cranberries, and hearty bread cubes seasoned with aromatic herbs and sautéed onions and celery, baked to a golden brown perfection. A flavorful and colorful addition to any celebration table.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Dish

  • Butter, for greasing the dish

For the Stuffing

  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 6 cups dry bread cubes (unseasoned)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375˚F. Butter a 13×9 inch baking dish thoroughly and set it aside to ensure the stuffing doesn’t stick when baked.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions, sliced celery, and cubed sweet potatoes. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently to soften and combine the flavors.
  3. Season: Season the sautéed vegetables with salt, freshly ground pepper, chopped fresh sage, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Stir well to evenly distribute the herbs and spices.
  4. Add Cranberries and Bread: Mix in the fresh cranberries and dry bread cubes, combining all the ingredients thoroughly in the skillet.
  5. Moisten with Broth: Stir in the vegetable or chicken broth gradually until all the bread cubes are moistened. Add a bit more broth if the mixture seems too dry to ensure a moist stuffing.
  6. Transfer and Butter Topping: Transfer the stuffing mixture into the buttered baking dish. Cut the remaining tablespoon of butter into 4 pats and scatter them evenly over the top of the stuffing for added richness and browning.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned and the entire dish is heated through.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm as a delicious side dish for your festive meal.

Notes

  • Using an oven-proof skillet allows you to prepare and bake in one dish, reducing cleanup.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Fresh cranberries add a tart flavor and vibrant color to the stuffing.
  • If you prefer a moister stuffing, add an extra 1/4 cup of broth as needed.
  • This stuffing pairs well with turkey, chicken, or a hearty vegetarian main dish.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/sweet-potato-and-cranberry-stuffing-recipe/