Stove Top Stuffing W Cranberries Food

CRANBERRY-WALNUT STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2- to 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish.
• In a dry saute pan set over medium heat, toast the walnuts until lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes; cool and chop.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the celery, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cranberries and cook to just slightly plump them, about 1 minute, and then remove from the heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the stuffing mix, sage, thyme and walnuts. Mix together the stock and egg in a large measuring cup, then add it to the mixing bowl along with the sausage-vegetable mixture. Add 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and stir gently to combine thoroughly.
• Transfer the stuffing mixture to the baking dish and bake until hot and golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

SKILLET STUFFING WITH APPLES, SHALLOTS, AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the shallot, onion, celery, apple, and garlic, scraping down sides of the bowl, until finely chopped.
• In a 12-inch cast iron or other oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat butter. Add the chopped vegetable mixture, season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add the bread cubes and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in the broth, cider, rosemary, thyme, and cranberries. Once the liquid is completely absorbed, stir in the eggs, transfer the pan to the oven and bake until browned on top and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

STOVE TOP CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFING

Steps:

• Bring juice and butter to boil in medium saucepan on high heat.
• Add stuffing mix and fruit; mix lightly. Cover. Remove from heat.
• Let stand 5 min. Fluff with fork.

UPGRADED STOVETOP STUFFING

Steps:

• Add the butter to the sauce pan, than add the onions.
• Saute until slightly translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Than add the celery, about 5 minutes.
• Add all the stock. DO NOT ADD ANY WATER! We are replacing the water with stock or broth.
• Bring the liquid to a boil on a medium heat for about 2 minutes.
• Add the stuffing and the dried cranberries together.
• Turn off the stove, cover and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

APPLE-CRANBERRY STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add stuffing cubes, apples, rice, cranberries and seasonings; toss. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

STOVE TOP CHESTNUT STUFFING

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.
• Add the onion and celery and saute over medium heat until tender, 5-6 minutes.
• Add the chestnuts and mushrooms and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the water and remaining margarine, bring to a boil.
• Stir in the bag of stuffing and mix well.
• Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE STOVE TOP STUFFING

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing as directed on package, substituting orange juice for the water and stirring in cranberries and nuts along with the juice.
• Fluff with fork before serving.