Holiday and Special Occasions: Christmas: California Walnut and Apple Herb Stuffing

A scrumptious made-from-scratch stuffing, yet is easy to make!

Author: California Walnut Commission
Date: November 23, 2011

Suggestions: This stuffing is delicious served alone or when stuffed in a bird.

Serves: 20 person(s)
Yield: 20 x 1/2 cup servings

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 6 mins
Extra Time: 25 mins if making single servings, or as directed if stuffing a turkey or chicken.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup light buttery spread
3 medium onions, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
12 cup day-old cubed bread, crusts removed
2 tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 1/2 cup California walnut pieces
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup sage
1/2 cup rosemary
1/2 cup thyme
1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 dash of salt
1 pinch of black pepper, or to taste

Directions:

In non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt buttery spread. Add onions and celery; cook 5 minutes or until soft.

In large bowl, mix bread, onion mixture, apples, and walnuts. Add parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Mix in enough chicken stock to moisten bread. Season with salt and pepper.

Loosely fill turkey or chicken cavity and follow cooking instructions for the weight of the bird; or make single servings by baking at 375ºF in a small well buttered oven-proof ramekins for 25 minutes or until heated through and brown on top.