Apple-Sauerkraut Stuffing

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Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, this healthy apple-and-sauerkraut stuffing recipe made with seeded rye bread is a flavorful twist on the classic holiday side. If you're an extra-moist-stuffing type, bake it covered for the full 50 minutes; if you like some crispy bits on top, follow the recipe as written: bake covered for about 30 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 20 minutes.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 18, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free High-Fiber Egg-Free

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Ingredients

10 cups cubed seeded rye bread (1/2- to 1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped apples
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or 4 teaspoons dried
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2-3 cups low-sodium broth
½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
½ cup sauerkraut, rinsed, squeezed dry and chopped
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Spread bread on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake until dry to the touch, about 30 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees . Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and apples; cook, stirring often, until just starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add parsley and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Scrape the mixture on top of the bread. Melt butter in the pan, scraping up any browned bits, then scrape onto the bread. Add broth to taste, cheese, sauerkraut and pepper to the bread mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Spray one side of a piece of foil with cooking spray and cover the stuffing, sprayed-side down.
Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until golden brown, about 20 minutes more.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Toast the bread and store, uncovered at room temperature, for up to 2 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2015

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201	Calories
11g	Fat
22g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 6g	11%
Total Fat 11g	13%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 18mg	6%
Vitamin A 338IU	7%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Folate 56mcg	14%
Sodium 250mg	11%
Calcium 94mg	7%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 21mg	5%
Potassium 194mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Apple-Sauerkraut Stuffing

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