Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
475 g

bagels and/ or large bretzels

cubed

4 unit

crusty rolls

cubed

1 handful

flatleaf parsley

chopped

1 tbsp

dried wild garlic

1 unit

white onion

chopped

0.5 l

full fat milk

simmered

4 unit

fresh eggs

separated

6 leaves

fresh sage

chopped

0.5 unit

crisp apple

finely chopped

1 pinch

ground nutmeg

2.5 tbsp

plain flour

for dusting

0.5 unit

crisp apple

cored and sliced

1 tbsp

butter

for sauteing

Step 1
~4 min

Dry out bagels and bretzels (remove salt crystals if salted).

Step 2
~4 min

Cut bread into small cubes.

Step 3
~4 min

Melt butter and saute onions, garlic, sage, and parsley; cool.

Step 4
~4 min

Simmer milk and pour over bagel chunks; let stand for an hour.

Step 5
~4 min

Mix well, ensuring the mixture is not too dry; add finely chopped apple pieces.

Step 6
~4 min

Separate egg yolks and whites; add yolks to the butter-herb mix, then to the soaked bagels.

Step 7
~4 min

Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (optional).

Step 8
~4 min

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).

Step 9
~4 min

Gently whisk egg whites with salt and fold into the mix.

Step 10
~4 min

Butter and flour a bundt tin or individual tins.

Step 11
~4 min

Spread mixture into tin(s) and bake for 45-50 minutes (larger tin) or until golden brown (smaller tins).

Step 12
~4 min

Adjust cooking time based on the tin used; ensure even cooking by testing with a skewer.

Step 13
~4 min

Core and slice an apple per serving.

Step 14
~4 min

Sauté apple slices in butter in the oven or pan for about 10 minutes.

Step 15
~4 min

Serve stuffing hot with the sautéed apples.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add sausage or bacon for a meatier flavor.

Use different types of apples for varying sweetness and tartness.

Soak the bread overnight for a moister stuffing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted chicken or turkey.

Pair with cranberry sauce.

Serve warm.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Chicken
Turkey
Cranberry Sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Germany/United States

Cultural Significance

German-American comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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