Herbed Pecan Stuffing

Name: Herbed Pecan Stuffing
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups cubed day-old multigrain bread; 3/4 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup apple juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 celery ribs, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 large egg; 1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

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Total Time:Prep: 35 min. + standing Bake: 45 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Edie DeSpain

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Sep. 13, 2023

I updated a basic stuffing recipe by using wholesome multigrain bread in place of customary white bread. It adds a hearty, crunchy taste. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

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Herbed Pecan Stuffing

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:35 min

Cook:45 min

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Ingredients

8 cups cubed day-old multigrain bread
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup olive oil
4 celery ribs, diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 225°. Place bread cubes in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until partially dried, tossing occasionally, 30-40 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven temperature to 325°.

2
Meanwhile, combine raisins and apple juice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 15 minutes. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in parsley, salt, sage, thyme, fennel seeds and pepper; remove from heat. Beat egg and broth; add to vegetable mixture with bread cubes and raisin mixture. Toss well. Stir in pecans. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
3
Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer.