Healthy Recipe

Apple Raisin Dressing

Recipe By:
Joshh
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Apple Raisin Dressing
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  • Total Time 40 min Ico-add
  • Yield 6 Servings
  • Level Easy

This stuffing is easy to make and is a tasty alternative to the stove top variations. Can be used for stuffed pork loin, chops, turkey or chicken.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 8 cups soft bread (about 13 slices), cut in cubes
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups tart apples, chopped
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Directions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 13 by 9 inch (or three quart) casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2. Cook celery and onion in butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion is tender and translucent. Stir in three cups of the bread, mix well.
  3. 3. Transfer to a deep bowl. Add remaining bread cubes and the rest of the ingredients, stir to combine.
  4. 4. For use with a pork loin, slice the loin horizontally; add the stuffing to the center and tie the loin together with butcher's twine.
  5. 5. For pork chops, start with thick chops; make a horizontal slit in the center, add stuffing and bake. For poultry, stuff the bird and bake.
  6. 6. To use as a side dish, transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes or until heated throughout and slightly crisp.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    Stuffing was invented by Apicius, a Roman gourmet who lived somewhere between the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD. In his cookbook, "Apicius de re Coquinaria," he has recipes for stuffed chicken, hare, pig and even stuffed dormouse.