FESTIVE CRANBERRY AND NUT STUFFING

FESTIVE CRANBERRY AND NUT STUFFING image

Provided by Elaine Radu

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 c diced, sweet onion (vidalia, for instance)
1 small acorn squash, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp dried savory leaves
1 Tbsp chopped, fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1 loaf day-old french bread
1 c roasted, deluxe, mixed nuts, 50% cashews. chopped
1 c dried and sweetened cranberries
1/2 c chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs
1 can(s) cranberry sauce
1 1/2 c chicken broth - 35% less sodium

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Saute onion, squash and garlic until softened, 7 to 8 mins.
4. Stir in savory and thyme and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool.
5. In a large bowl combine bread cubes, nuts, dried cranberries, parsley and squash mixture.
6. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, cranberry sauce, and broth.
7. Pour over bread mixture. Season and gently toss.
8. Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake until top is golden brown, about 40 mins.
9. Remove from oven and serve with your fowl or roast dish.
10. WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.