Description

This savory cranberry orange sourdough stuffing is bright, tangy, rich, and buttery, with a perfect chewy-crisp texture. It’s a crowd-pleasing holiday side dish that pairs beautifully with turkey or roast chicken.

Ingredients

Scale

10 cups sourdough bread, cubed (stale or toasted)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 large yellow onion, diced
3–4 celery stalks, diced
1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
1 medium orange, zest and juice
2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 1/2 to 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Optional: 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
Optional: 1/2 pound cooked crumbled sausage

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut sourdough into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups). Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway, until lightly golden and dry. Set aside to cool.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add diced onion and celery; cook 6-8 minutes until soft and translucent. Add chopped sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together broth, beaten eggs, orange juice (about 2 tablespoons), salt, and pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted sourdough cubes, sautéed onion-celery mixture, chopped cranberries, and orange zest. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
Pour broth mixture over bread mixture, starting with 1 1/2 cups. Toss gently to coat. Add remaining broth if bread looks dry.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spoon stuffing into dish and spread evenly. If using optional add-ins, sprinkle on top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until top is golden brown and crispy. For extra crispiness, broil 2-3 minutes at the end.
Let stuffing rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Toast bread cubes thoroughly to avoid soggy stuffing. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. For make-ahead, assemble through step 6, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add 10-15 minutes to baking time. For vegan version, use vegetable broth, vegan butter, and flax eggs.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 c
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 480
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 3
Protein: 8

Keywords: sourdough stuffing, cranberry orange stuffing, Thanksgiving stuffing, holiday side dish, savory stuffing