MULTIGRAIN STUFFING WITH NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

Multigrain Stuffing With Nuts and Dried Fruit image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

9 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
2 medium onions, diced
2 medium firm cooking apples (such as Cortland), chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried blueberries
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 cups stale multigrain bread cubes

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 3-quart baking dish. Melt 8 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, apples and thyme, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, dried blueberries and dried cranberries. Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
Whisk the eggs and parsley in a large bowl. Add the bread, then pour in the broth mixture and toss.
Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, about 30 more minutes.