Best Apple And Onion Dressing Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

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APPLE AND ONION STUFFING



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A Thanksgiving Tradition in the home of Rachael Ray. **NOTE**I tried Rachael Ray's stuffing on Thanksgiving of 2006....It was okay, but not one I would make again. My tastes do not favor fruit in the mix. Maybe if I added my standard sausage mix to the recipe it would have survived the test and made a permanent place in my recipe files.

Provided by Sandylee

Categories     Apple

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus
additional extra virgin olive oil, for oiling the pan
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 fresh bay leaf
4 celery ribs, and greens from the heart chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 mcintosh apples, quartered and chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
8 cups cubed seasoned stuffing mix (recommended brand Pepperidge Farm) or 8 cups homemade croutons, of any bread you choose (pumpernickel and rye)
4 -5 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup butter, softened (for muffins only)
1 egg, beaten (for muffins only)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the EVOO to the skillet and the butter. When the butter melts, add the bay leaf, celery, onions and apples. Season with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning, and cook 5-6 minutes or until vegetables and apples begin to soften.
  • Add the parsley and stuffing cubes to the pan and combine.
  • Moisten the stuffing with chicken broth until all of the bread is soft, but not wet. Remove bay leaf and let cool either in the pan or in a bowl.
  • Brush a cookie sheet with EVOO.
  • Form a loaf shape out of your stuffing and bake until set and crisp on top, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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  • FOR INDIVIDUAL STUFFIN MUFFINS:.
  • Brush a 12 muffin cup holder with the remaining butter.
  • Add the beaten egg to the cooled stuffing mixture.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, fill and mound up the stuffing in muffin tins.
  • Bake until set and crisp on top, 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove stuffin' muffins to a platter and serve hot or room temperature.

ONION AND APPLE STUFFING



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I took this to my boyfriend's work Thanksgiving supper the first year he worked there. Now I get requests for this stuffing every year. I grew up with very different Thanksgiving stuffing so this is great for when I'm in the mood for something a little more traditional but still a little unique.

Provided by madsthegr8

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
½ cup butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
1 medium red onion, diced
4 stalks celery with leaves, diced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix
3 cups water, divided
1 (6 ounce) box turkey stuffing mix
2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Put butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When butter has melted, add apples, onion, celery, and garlic; let sweat for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine cornbread stuffing mix, 1 1/2 cups water, and 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the microwave and fluff with a fork. Repeat with turkey stuffing mix, remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Combine softened apple-vegetable mixture and both stuffings in a large bowl; stir until everything is mixed together. Add 2 cups broth and stir again; it needs to be wet but not soupy. Add more broth (up to 1 cup) if needed. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is slightly crunchy and the stuffing looks a lot drier than it did going into the oven, about 35 minutes. If more time is needed, bake in 10-minute increments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 502.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

APPLE AND ONION STUFFIN' MUFFINS



Apple and Onion Stuffin' Muffins image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 stick butter, softened
1 fresh bay leaf, available in produce department
4 ribs celery and greens, from the heart, chopped (save time and purchase celery already washed, trimmed and cut into sticks, this makes chopping fast work)
1 medium to large yellow skinned onion, chopped
3 McIntosh apples, quartered and chopped
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
8 cups cubed stuffing mix (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
2 to 3 cups chicken stock, available in paper containers on the soup aisle

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to skillet and 4 tablespoons butter. When butter melts, add bay leaf and add the vegetables as you chop them, celery, onions then apples. Sprinkle the vegetables and apples with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Cook 5 to 6 minutes to begin to soften vegetables and apples then add parsley and stuffing cubes to the pan and combine. Moisten the stuffing with chicken broth until all of the bread is soft but not wet.
  • Butter 12 muffin cups, 2 tins, liberally with remaining butter. Use an ice cream scoop to fill and mound up the stuffing in muffin tins. Remove the bay leaf as you scoop the stuffing when you come upon it. Bake until set and crisp on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove stuffin' muffins to a platter and serve hot or room temperature.

APPLE AND ONION DRESSING (THANKSGIVING STUFFING)



APPLE AND ONION DRESSING (THANKSGIVING STUFFING) image

Yield 8 People

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups soft bread cubes
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup butter
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups tart apples, unpeeled and diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish. Cover raisins with boiling water and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain well then toss them with the bread cubes. In a skillet melt the butter and saute the onions, garlic, and celery for about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the sauteed onions into the bread cube mixture. Add the diced apples, parsley, salt and paprika and stir carefully. Place stuffing mix in the prepared dish. Bake the dressing at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes.

APPLE AND ONION STUFFIN'



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks butter, softened
About 2 cups chopped celery
3 to 4 McIntosh apples, skin on, cored, quartered and chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped or 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
Salt and black pepper
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
8 cups cubed stuffing mix, such as Pepperidge Farm
4 to 5 cups chicken stock, as needed
1 egg, beaten (if preparing as "Stuffin' Muffins")

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 stick butter in the skillet. When the butter melts, add the celery, apples and onions. Season with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Cook until the vegetables and apples begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the stuffing cubes to the pan and combine. Moisten the stuffing with the chicken stock until all of the bread is soft, but not wet. Let the stuffing cool either in the pan or in a bowl.
  • For a stuffin' casserole: Brush a casserole dish with 1/4 stick butter. Add the stuffing mixture to the dish and dot the top with the remaining 1/4 stick butter. Bake until set and crisp on top, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
  • For individual stuffin' muffins: Brush a 12-muffin tin with the remaining 1/2 stick of butter. Add the beaten egg to the cooled stuffing mixture. Using an ice cream scoop, fill and mound up the stuffing in the muffin tin. Bake until set and crisp on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the stuffin' muffins to a platter and serve hot or at room temperature.

HERB AND APPLE STUFFING



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Serve Ina Garten's crowd-pleasing stuffing at your Thanksgiving feast: Herb and Apple Stuffing from Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.

TURKEY APPLE STUFFING



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Complementing your golden bird, the well-seasoned bread stuffing is sparked by a festive sweetness from apples and raisins. It's a staple on our holiday menu. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup butter, cubed
9 cups day-old cubed whole wheat bread
3 cups finely chopped apples
3/4 cup raisins
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
Additional butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread cubes, apples, raisins, salt, thyme, sage and pepper. , Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey with 4 cups stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-3/4 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 20-30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until browned. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving turkey. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839 calories, Fat 41g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 317mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 88g protein.

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and feasting. And what's a Thanksgiving meal without a delicious stuffing. There are different varieties of stuffing recipes, but one that stands out is the "apple and onion dressing Thanksgiving stuffing recipe." This stuffing recipe combines the sweetness of apples and the savory flavor of onions, creating a delicious and aromatic side dish. In this article, we'll explore what apple and onion dressing Thanksgiving stuffing recipes are, their history, ingredients, and how to make them.

History of Apple and Onion Dressing Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

Stuffing has long been a staple side dish for Thanksgiving, dating back to the ancient Romans, who stuffed herbs and spiced bread into roasted meats. The practice continued throughout the centuries in Europe, where it was known as "forcemeat" or "dressing." When Europeans arrived in America, they brought their stuffing recipes with them, and the dish quickly became a Thanksgiving tradition. Apple and onion dressing Thanksgiving stuffing recipes originated in the United States during the mid-1800s. Apples were used to add sweetness to savory dishes, while onions were used to add flavor. This recipe quickly became a popular side dish, especially during Thanksgiving. Today, apple and onion dressing Thanksgiving stuffing recipes are enjoyed by many families across America.

Ingredients of Apple and Onion Dressing Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

The ingredients of apple and onion dressing Thanksgiving stuffing recipes are simple and easy to find. You'll need bread, apples, onions, butter, celery, chicken or vegetable broth, herbs (such as sage, thyme, and rosemary), salt, and pepper. Bread is the base for the stuffing, and it can be any type of bread, such as white, wheat, sourdough, or cornbread. Apples and onions are used to give the stuffing a sweet and savory flavor, and butter is used to sauté them. Celery adds crunch and flavor, while herbs add depth and aroma to the dish. Salt and pepper are used to season the stuffing, while chicken or vegetable broth is used to moisten it.

How to Make Apple and Onion Dressing Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

Making apple and onion dressing Thanksgiving stuffing recipes is easy and straightforward. Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Prep the ingredients
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.
Step 2: Saute the apples, onions, and celery
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, onions, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened.
Step 3: Add the herbs and broth
Stir in the herbs, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 4: Combine the bread and sauteed mixture
In a large bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with the bread cubes. Mix well, making sure the bread is coated with the mixture.
Step 5: Bake the stuffing
Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Conclusion

In conclusion, apple and onion dressing Thanksgiving stuffing recipes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. This recipe has a long history and has become a tradition to many families across America. The ingredients are simple and easy to find, and the steps are straightforward. Give this recipe a try for your next Thanksgiving meal, and your guests will surely be impressed.
Thanksgiving Day is not just about turkey, but it's also about the sides that come along with it. One of the must-haves for a complete Thanksgiving meal is a delicious stuffing recipe. If you're looking for something unique to prepare for your holiday dinner this year, you should give apple and onion dressing a try. This stuffing recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will complement your turkey and other sides perfectly. Here are some valuable tips that will help you create the best apple and onion dressing stuffing recipe for your Thanksgiving Day feast.

Choose the Right Bread

The main ingredient in stuffing is bread. It's important to choose the right bread to ensure that your stuffing has the perfect consistency and flavor. Sourdough bread is an excellent choice for apple and onion dressing. It has a tangy flavor that complements the sweetness of the apples and the caramelized onions. Another advantage of using sourdough bread is that it holds its shape well and doesn't turn into mush when you mix it with the other ingredients.

Cut the Bread into Cubes in Advance

To save time and minimize kitchen chaos on Thanksgiving Day, you can cut the bread into cubes a day or two ahead of time. This way, all you have to do on the big day is assemble the ingredients and bake the stuffing. Cutting the bread into cubes in advance also gives it time to dry out a little, which is beneficial for achieving the perfect texture.

Sauté the Onions Slowly and Don't Rush

Caramelized onions are a critical component of apple and onion dressing, which is why it's essential to sauté them slowly and patiently. Don't rush this step, as it's the key to unlocking the sweet flavor of the onions. Start by heating up some butter in a frying pan over low heat, and then add the onions. Stir them frequently and let them cook for about 35 minutes until they're soft and caramelized. The gentle heat will help create the right texture and prevent them from burning.

Use Apples with a Firm Texture

When choosing apples for this recipe, it's best to use those with a firm texture that won't break down during cooking. Granny Smith apples are an excellent choice because they have a sharp, tart flavor that complements the sweetness of the caramelized onions. It's essential to cut them into small pieces to ensure that they cook evenly and distribute throughout the stuffing.

Add Some Herbs and Spices

To enhance the flavor of the stuffing, you can add some herbs and spices. Sage is a popular herb that's often used in Thanksgiving Day stuffing recipes. It has a warm, savory flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the apples and onions. Thyme is another herb that works well and adds a slightly earthy flavor. As for spices, you can add some cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice to give the stuffing a warm and cozy flavor.

Choose the Right Type of Pan

The type of pan you use to bake your stuffing plays a significant role in the final outcome. A shallow baking dish is ideal for apple and onion dressing because it allows the stuffing to cook evenly and develop a crispy, golden surface. Avoid using a deep pan as it will create a mushy texture, and the stuffing won't have that crispy finish that everyone loves.

Adjust the Liquid to Bread Ratio

Getting the right amount of liquid in the stuffing can be a bit tricky. You want it to be moist enough, but not so wet that it becomes a soggy mess. A good rule of thumb is to use about one cup of liquid for every six cups of bread cubes. This ratio can vary depending on the type of bread you use, so adjust accordingly. Remember, you can always add more liquid if the stuffing is too dry, but you can't take it out if it's too wet.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, apple and onion dressing is an excellent stuffing recipe that's perfect for Thanksgiving Day. It's easy to make, and the unique flavor combination of the sweet apples and savory onions will impress your guests. By following these valuable tips, you can create the best apple and onion dressing stuffing recipe that will be the perfect addition to your holiday dinner. Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices to make this stuffing recipe your own.

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