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Apple-Cranberry Wild Rice Stuffing

Source: Taste of Home

Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas

Ingredients

  • ½ c. butter, cubed
  • ½ c. chopped sweet onion
  • 1 lg. celery rib, chopped
  • 10 oz. pkg. sage & onion stuffing cubes
  • 1-1/2 c. cooked wild rice
  • 1 medium or 2 small granny smith apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1-1/2 c. dried cranberries
  • 3 t. dried parsley flakes
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 t. poultry seasoning
  • ½ t. pepper
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1-1/2 to 2 c. chicken broth

Instructions

In a medium fry pan, melt butter on med-low heat; add onion and celery and sauté until tender, about 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, add stuffing cubes, apples, rice, cranberries and seasonings. Stir in cream of mushroom soup and toss to coat. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness. Stir to blend well.

Transfer to a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish or 3 qt. baking dish.

Bake covered 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.

NOTE: You can assemble ahead of time and bake later. Just add on a little additional baking time. Serves 8-10