Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
1 cup

dried cranberries

4 tbsp

salted butter

1 unit

yellow onion

finely chopped

1 tbsp

dried garlic

2 unit

celery ribs

finely chopped

2 unit

cornbread stuffing mix

1 unit

turkey stuffing mix

1 cup

pecan pieces

2 unit

large eggs

1 quart

chicken broth

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2
~4 min

Pour 2 cups of boiling water over dried cranberries in a bowl.

Step 3
~4 min

Let cranberries soak for 30 minutes to plump them; do not drain the water afterwards.

Step 4
~4 min

While cranberries are soaking, finely chop the yellow onion and celery ribs.

Step 5
~4 min

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6
~4 min

Add the chopped onion and celery to the skillet and saute until softened, approximately 5-7 minutes.

Step 7
~4 min

Add the dried garlic (Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic) to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking.

Step 8
~4 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine cornbread stuffing mix and turkey stuffing mix.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 9
~4 min

Add pecan pieces to the stuffing mix.

Step 10
~4 min

In a separate small bowl, beat the large eggs.

Step 11
~4 min

Pour the beaten eggs into the stuffing mix.

Step 12
~4 min

Add the sauteed onion and celery mixture to the stuffing mix.

Step 13
~4 min

Pour the chicken broth and the cranberry-water mixture (with cranberries) into the stuffing mix.

Step 14
~4 min

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 15
~4 min

Transfer the stuffing mixture to a baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 16
~4 min

Cover the baking dish with foil.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 17
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 18
~4 min

Remove the foil cover and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 19
~4 min

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add sausage for extra flavor.

Use fresh herbs like sage and thyme for a more pronounced herbal flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a day in advance and baked the next day.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside roasted turkey or chicken.

Pair with gravy.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Turkey
Mashed Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Traditional Thanksgiving dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100