🍞 Cranberry Walnut Stuffing

This Cranberry Walnut Stuffing is a festive twist on a classic—loaded with savory herbs, tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. It's the perfect side dish for your holiday table, but simple enough to make any time you crave cozy comfort food.

🛒 Ingredients

US Customary

½ cup unsalted butter, divided
4 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
21 ounces cube stuffing (about 1 standard bag)
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup walnuts, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
2 large eggs

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔪 Step 1: Prep the Oven & Dish

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil spray.

🧅 Step 2: Sauté the Veggies

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
Add celery and onion and cook for 6–8 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Stir in:

Salt
Sage
Rosemary
Thyme
Black pepper

🥣 Step 3: Mix the Stuffing

In a large mixing bowl, combine:

Cube stuffing
Cranberries
Chopped walnuts
Cooked vegetable mixture

🧈 Step 4: Make the Broth Mixture

Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
In a separate bowl, whisk together:

Chicken broth
Eggs
Melted butter

Pour over the stuffing mixture and gently toss until all the bread is moistened.

🍽️ Step 5: Bake

Transfer stuffing to your prepared baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and crisp on top.

💡 Pro Tips

Make-ahead friendly: Assemble the day before and bake fresh.
For extra richness, use turkey or bone broth.
Sub in dried cranberries if fresh aren’t available—use 1 cup and reduce sugar elsewhere if needed.

🍽️ Pairs Perfectly With

Herb-roasted turkey or chicken
Green bean casserole
Buttery mashed potatoes