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    Home » Thanksgiving

    Fresh Cranberry Stuffing - Easy Thanksgiving Stuffing!

    Updated: Oct 11, 2022 · Published: Aug 4, 2017 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    cranberry stuffing in a bundt shape

    This cranberry stuffing is packed with flavor from tart cranberries, savory onions and herbs, and tender breadcrumbs. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

    cranberry stuffing on a thanksgiving table
    In this Article:
    • Thanksgiving Cranberry Recipes
    • How to Make Cranberry Stuffing
    • Tips & Variations
    • More Thanksgiving Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    This fresh cranberry stuffing is a fun twist on the classic Thanksgiving stuffing recipe.  We're talking a tasty side dish that pairs perfectly with traditional turkey day faves. This easy to make Thanksgiving side dish is one you won't want to miss!

    I love making a big Thanksgiving feast. The house fills with delicious aromas and I get to nibble on the charcuterie tray as I cook. Not to mention the occasional tasty ingredient that slips into my mouth. A piece of celery here, a pecan there. How does that happen?!

    Stuffing has always been one of my favorite holiday side dishes.  Pairing up cranberries (grown in Wisconsin cranberries no less), with the standard sage and onion stuffing that I typically use was a no-brainer.

    The combination of savory flavors of sage and onion, along with the tartness of cranberries, gives completely new flavors to a dish that can otherwise be a little plain.

    cranberry stuffing being served up at Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving Cranberry Recipes

    Let's face it.  It wouldn't be Thanksgiving in most households across the United States without the traditional cranberry sauce recipe.

    Assuming that you make cranberry sauce from scratch - and if you don't, please consider trying this 5 minute recipe- you already have this delightful red berry on your shopping list.

    And if cooking with fresh cranberries sounds intimidating, it shouldn't. There are so many tasty things to make with cranberries that do not resemble the can-shaped jelly thing you remember from Thanksgivings past.

    A few of my other favorites cranberry recipes are: Lemon Cranberry Bars, Cranberry Margaritas, and Cranberry Pecan Coffee Cake!

    How to Make Cranberry Stuffing

    To start preparing the cranberry stuffing, melt a bit of butter in a large skillet.  Add in celery and onion and sauté for five minutes.  Add in some fresh cranberries, chopped herbs and seasonings. 

    Then stir everything together and cook for an additional minute, so it's all warmed through. Doesn't this just look delicious?

    homemade cranberry stuffing being cooked on stovetop

    After sauteing the colorful veggies, berries and herbs and infusing all those flavors together, it's time to add in chicken stock and the stuffing.

    I used pre-packaged unflavored white and wheat bread cubes to save time.  And although I do like making my own chicken stock, I used store bought since I didn't have any in my freezer--and that is perfectly fine to do when you're trying to make easy turkey stuffing recipes.

    The whole point is to keep it easy, right?

    traditional stuffing recipes

    Simply bake for 30 minutes, and it's ready to serve! I baked mine in a bundt pan for a beautiful presentation.

    Tips & Variations

    Next time I make this stuffing, I'm going to switch it up a little bit more and add in some sausage.  I've used sausage with my Sage Onion Stuffing in the past, so I know the combination will be amazing.

    I used a Bundt pan to shape my stuffing into the pretty shape you see in the pictures, and served it up that way alongside our Thanksgiving turkey. Just bake it in the pan!

    This Cranberry Stuffing can easily be made a day before, or even earlier if you're looking for make ahead Thanksgiving recipes in preparation for the big day.

    Easy Turkey Stuffing Recipes -Fresh cranberry stuffing is a delicious Thanksgiving side dish recipe and makes a gorgeous presentation for the holiday table.

    More Thanksgiving Recipes

    If you love this Cranberry Stuffing, you'll love these other holiday ideas:

    • Easy Parmesan Green Beans
    • Instant Pot Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
    • Thanksgiving Recipe Collection

    Recipe

    easy turkey stuffing recipes

    Fresh Cranberry Stuffing

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    This cranberry stuffing is packed with flavor from tart cranberries, savory onions and herbs, and tender breadcrumbs. Perfect for Thanksgiving!
    4.4 from 40 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 36 mins
    Total Time 41 mins
    Course Side Dish, Side Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 318 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • 1 red onion large, finely chopped
    • 2 cups celery finely chopped
    • 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
    • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 4 cups chicken stock
    • 24 oz cubed unseasoned white and wheat bread stuffing

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter and saute onion and celery for five minutes over medium heat. Add in cranberries, fresh chopped herbs and seasonings. Saute for an additional minute.
    • Combine chicken stock, stuffing and sauteed mixture together until well mixed. Pour into a round bundt pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, and press the stuffing down so it is well packed in.
    • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
    • Remove from oven, place cake plate on top of the bundt pan and flip over to release stuffing from pan. Serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 710mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 423IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Karen

      November 13, 2015 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      like the bundt pan idea if I just go with a large turkey breast -

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    2. Deedra

      November 13, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      4 stars
      I never thought about putting my stuffing into a bunt pan. What a great idea.

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