Herb and Apple Stuffing

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Thanksgiving

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (23)

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Cook Time:
2 hr 30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 2 hr 30 min
Total:: 2 hr 50 min

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Ingredients

16 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or whole wheat (2 baguettes)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 large)
2 cups medium-diced celery (3 large stalks)
2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large diced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Put the bread cubes on a 13 by 18 by 1-inch baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 7 minutes.

In a large saute pan, melt the butter and add the onion, celery, apples, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes, until the mixture is soft.

Combine the bread cubes and cooked vegetables in a large bowl and add the chicken stock, and almonds, if desired.

Place the stuffing into the main cavity of the turkey and into the neck of the bird.. I cook a 12-pound turkey for 2 1/2 hours at 350 degrees F in a preheated oven. Make sure the stuffing in the cavity is secured by wrapping the legs tightly with string.

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recipe Herb and Apple Stuffing
JILL montclair, NJ 12-31-2009
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LOVE IT!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This stuffing has all the flavors of autumn! I used toasted walnuts instead of almonds, still delish. Also instead of... cooking the stuffing inside the bird, I added more chicken stock and cooked in a baking dish, it works and its moist. When Thanksgiving was over, I added grated parmeseano reggiano and stuffed mushrooms with it. Scrumptious! Will use this stuffing next year.Read more
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Kristen Marlboro, MA 11-28-2009
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more like croutons than stuffing
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I cut the bread cubes smaller than the 1-inch listed in the recipe. I also added more stock to the mix than recommended. end... result, the dish was still quite dry and better resembled croutons than stuffing. I don't think I'll be using this one again. you never know until you try, right? Read more
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Maria Higganum, CT 11-27-2009
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Herb and Apple Stuffing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made a complete Thanksgiving dinner inspired by Ina, this was the one recipe I was worried about. I should have known... better - it was hands down the best stuffing I have ever had. Easy to make too. I didnt stuff the turkey with it though, I baked it on its own. So good!Read more
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howard merrimack, NH 11-23-2009
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added FLAVOR AND SWEETNESS
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

try using half chicken stock and half apple cider for a sweeter flavor
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Tracy Oak Park, CA 11-14-2009
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Answer to Question
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Hi, Carina - to bake this outside of the turkey, just prepare the recipe as directed, and then place into a buttered... casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes...the top should be golden brown. Enjoy! I've never had a bad recipe experience with Ina!Read more
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Carina Los Angeles, CA 11-11-2009
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Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I haven't made this yet, but I plan to. I do have one question though, is there a way to make this without putting it in the... bird? I plan on only making turkey breast. Any ideas? I would really appreciate the help.Read more