Best Apple And Onion 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.

APPLE AND ONION STUFFING / MUFFINS



Apple and Onion Stuffing / Muffins image

This is a quick recipe I got from Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals Program. I skip the potatoes when making this with Roasted Pork.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Apple

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 stalks celery, and greens, chopped
1 bay leaf (fresh was recommended but I use dried)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 apples (Mcintosh suggested, I use what I have on hand)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
8 cups cubed seasoned stuffing mix (recommended Pepperidge Farm)
2 -3 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Preheat a large skillet over med high heat.
  • Add olive oil to skillet and 4 tbsp 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 seasonings.
  • Cook 5 to 6 minutes to begin to soften then add parsley and stuffing cubes to pan and combine.
  • Moisten the stuffing with chicken broth until all the bread is soft but not wet.
  • Butter 12 muffin cups, 2 tins, liberally with remaining butter.
  • Use a ice cream scoop to fill and mound up the stuffing in muffin tins.
  • Remove bay leaf as you scoop the stuffing when you come upon it.
  • Bake until set and crisp on top, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove stuffing 'muffins' to a platter and serve hot or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 247.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.8, Protein 2.9

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 STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 slices light bread
1 tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
2 cups chopped sweet onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
1/3 cup fat-free chicken broth, room temperature, plus more, if needed
1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
4 cups chopped Fuji apples
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup raisins (not packed)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly toast the bread slices. Cut them into cubes and set aside.
  • Add butter to a pot over medium heat on the stove. Once melted, add onion, celery, shallots, garlic, and salt. Add pepper, to taste. Saute the veggies until softened, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine broth with egg substitute and stir thoroughly. Set aside.
  • Remove the pot from heat and add apples, parsley, and raisins. Mix well and set aside.
  • Add toasted bread cubes to the broth mixture and stir to coat. Add vegetable-apple mixture and gently stir. The bread cubes should be moist but not saturated. Add a few extra tablespoons of broth to coat, if needed.
  • Spray a medium baking dish with nonstick spray. Transfer stuffing mixture to the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and, using a fork, gently fluff and rearrange stuffing. Return to the oven, uncovered. Bake until the top is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While the stuffing is still warm, mix gently, if needed. Devour!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108, Fat 1 grams, Sodium 206 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 4.25 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 12 grams

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 SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Categories     Sausage     Stuffing/Dressing     Thanksgiving     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more if baking in a casserole)
2 pounds 2 pounds Aidells Chicken Apple Sausage (chopped)
2 cups 2 cups chopped onions
1 cup 1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon dried sage
1/4 cup 1/4 cup dry white wine or apple cider
8 cups 8 cups dried bread cubes
4 cups 4 cups peeled, cored and chopped green apples (Granny Smith or Pippin)
1 cup 1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° if baking in a casserole.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the onion, celery, sage and wine or cider. Cover and cook until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl mix together the sausage-vegetable mixture, bread cubes and apples. Moisten with enough chicken stock that the mixture holds together when molded in a large spoon, but don't let it get sopping wet. Use more stock if needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Either stuff the mixture lightly into a turkey or large chicken and roast it according to your favorite recipe or bake it separately in an oiled casserole dish. If you cook it in a casserole, stir in a bit more stock to make up for the liquid the stuffing would absorb from the bird. Cover the casserole and bake for 45 minutes.
  • This recipe yields enough stuffing for 1 medium turkey (14 pounds), 2 large roasting chickens (5-6 pounds each), 3 frying chickens (3-4 pounds each) or 6-8 squabs or quail.

APPLE AND ONION STUFFING



APPLE AND ONION STUFFING image

Categories     Side     Thanksgiving     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Stuffing/Dressing

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 sticks BUTTER
1cup CELERY chopped
1 LEEK, thin sliced, green and white parts
2 GREEN APPLES, cored and chopped
SALT
PEPPER
1TBLS POULTRY SEASONING
1/8 cup fresh ROSEMARY, THYME, SAGE chopped
10oz pkg PEPPERIDGE FARMS CUBED STUFFING
2-2 1/2 cups CHICKEN STOCK or BROTH
1 EGG beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, and grease a casserole dish with 1/4 stick BUTTER Prepare STUFFING per package instructions Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 stick BUTTER Add CELERY, LEEK and APPLE Season with SALT, PEPPER, POULTRY SEASONING and additional HERBS Cook until the vegetables and apple softens, about 5-6 minutes Mix VEGETABLE/APPLE into STUFFING. Mix in BEATEN EGG. Move into casserole dish Dot top with remaining 1/4 stick BUTTER. Bake until set and crisp on top, about 15 - 20 minutes.

CARAMELIZED ONION, BACON AND APPLE STUFFING



CARAMELIZED ONION, BACON AND APPLE STUFFING image

Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds sourdough bread
8 slices bacon, chopped
2 cups pearl onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
Cooking spray
3 cups granny smith apples,
peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
2/3 cup chopped parsley
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 tsp fresh sage, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
3 1/2 cup chicken broth
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Remove crust from bread; cut into 3/4" cubes to measure 8 cups. Arrange in a single layer on jelly-roll pans. Bake at 400 for 10 min. or until lightly browned. Cool and place in a large bowl. Reduce oven to 350. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 Tbl drippings in pan; add onions and sugar to pan, cook for 3 min. or until onions begin to bronw, stirring frequently. Add mixture to bread. Return pan to heat and coat with cooking spray. Add apple and celery to pan, cok 6 min. or until lightly brown. Stir in parsley and next 4 ingredients. Add mixture to bread; toss to combine. Whisk broth & eggs. Add to bread; toss to coat. Spoon bread mixture into a 13X9 baking dish coates with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes until browned.

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Apple and onion stuffing recipe is a type of stuffing that includes chopped apples and onions as a key ingredient. This dish is usually served during traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners, as it pairs well with roast meats such as turkey or ham.

Ingredients

The recipe can include a wide variety of ingredients, but some of the key components are:

  • Bread: Diced bread is the base of any stuffing recipe, and it can be any type of bread such as white, sourdough or cornbread.
  • Apples: Chopped apples add a sweet and tangy flavor to the stuffing. Popular apple varieties used in stuffing include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • Onions: Finely chopped onions pair well with the sweetness of apples, adding depth of flavor to the dish. Yellow or white onions are commonly used.
  • Celery: Chopped celery adds a crispy texture to the stuffing.
  • Butter: Helps to bind the stuffing and add richness to the dish.
  • Chicken or vegetable broth: The liquid is used to moisten the bread, making it soft and tender.
  • Spices: A blend of sage, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper commonly used to season the stuffing.

Preparation

There are many variations to preparing apple and onion stuffing, but here are the basic steps:

  1. Cut the bread into small cubes and allow it to dry out overnight. Alternatively, place it in a single layer on a baking sheet in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes until it's slightly crispy.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions, celery, and sauté until they begin to soften, around 5 minutes.
  3. Add chopped apples, herbs, and spices, and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes with the onion and apple mixture.
  5. Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the bread mixture, stirring to combine.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20-30 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue baking for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Variations

While the above recipe is a classic version of apple and onion stuffing, there are many variations that one can explore. Here are a few:

Fruit variations:

Instead of apples, try using other fruits like cranberries, raisins, or apricots for a more complex flavor. The sweetness of the fruit pairs well with savory stuffing and turkey.

Meat variations:

For added flavor, add crispy bacon, cooked sausage, or ground beef to the stuffing mixture. These can add a savory and smoky flavor that complements the sweetness of apples and onions.

Vegan variations:

This dish can be easily modified to accommodate a vegan diet by substituting chicken or vegetable broth for vegetable stock. Replace the butter with olive oil or vegan margarine, and omit the meat-based variation ingredients.

Conclusion

Apple and onion stuffing is a beloved dish during the holiday season. It's easy to make, customizable, and pairs well with a variety of meats. Whether you're a meat-lover or a vegan, there's an option for everyone to enjoy this classic dish.

Valuable Tips When Making Apple and Onion Stuffing Recipes

1. Choosing the Best Type of Bread

One of the primary ingredients in stuffing recipes is bread. Choosing the right type of bread for your recipe can significantly impact the taste and texture of your stuffing. Typically, a dense bread that can hold up well with moisture is ideal for stuffing recipes. Some popular options include:

  • Sourdough bread
  • Brioche
  • French bread
  • Cornbread

While some recipes call for pre-packaged breadcrumbs, using fresh bread can provide a better flavor and texture to your dish.

2. Prepping and Cooking Onions

Onions are an essential ingredient for most stuffing recipes. Sautéing onions before adding them to the mixture can enhance their flavors and prevent them from tasting raw. Here are some tips to keep in mind while prepping and cooking onions:

  • Cut the onions into small, even pieces so that they cook evenly and are evenly distributed throughout the stuffing
  • Sauté the onions in butter or oil until they turn soft and translucent—adding garlic at this stage can also enhance the flavor of your stuffing
  • Do not overcook the onions as they can turn bitter and affect the overall taste of your dish

3. Choosing the Right Seasonings

Choosing the right seasoning can make or break your stuffing recipe. Some of the commonly used herbs and spices in stuffing recipes include:

  • Sage
  • Thyme
  • Rosemary
  • Parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Adding a combination of these herbs and spices in your dish can provide a delicious flavor profile. You can also experiment with other seasonings like cumin, paprika, or fennel seeds to give a unique depth of flavor.

4. Adding Fruits and Nuts

Adding fruits and nuts to your stuffing recipe can provide a unique sweetness and texture. Some popular options include:

  • Apples
  • Dried cranberries
  • Raisins
  • Walnuts
  • Pecans

When adding fruits, it is essential to choose fruits that won't turn mushy or overpower the stuffing's flavor. Similarly, roast and chop the nuts to add some crunchiness to the dish.

5. Achieving the Right Moisture Content

Achieving the right moisture content is crucial in making perfect apple and onion stuffing recipes. If the mixture is too dry, it can turn out crumbly, affecting the stuffing's flavor and texture. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

  • Add enough broth or stock, so the mixture is moist but not overly soupy
  • Lightly beat an egg and add it to the mixture, which can act as a binding agent and improve the texture of your stuffing
  • Bake your stuffing in a covered dish for the first half of the cooking time to allow the moisture to permeate through the stuffing, then uncover it to allow it to crisp up a bit for the other half of the cooking time

6. Preparing Ahead of Time

Preparing stuffing ahead of time can be a lifesaver during the holiday season when there are multiple dishes to prepare. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

  • You can prepare the stuffing mixture a day ahead and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake it
  • If you are stuffing poultry or meat, do it immediately before cooking to minimize the risk of foodborne illness
  • If you are stuffing poultry, ensure that the stuffing mixture is not too moist and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F to eliminate any chance of salmonella or other harmful bacteria

Conclusion

Following these valuable tips can help you create a delicious and flavorful apple and onion stuffing dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Experiment with different types of bread, seasonings, and additional ingredients to find your perfect stuffing recipe.

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