Baked Cranberry, Cherry, and Walnut Bread Stuffing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A festive twist on traditional stuffing with dried cherries, tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and fresh sage for a sweet-savory holiday side. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs white sandwich bread cubes, unsalted butter, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 10, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 10 cups white sandwich bread cubes
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread 10 cups of white sandwich bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for 12 minutes until crispy and golden. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Melt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and 3 diced celery stalks, sauté for 7-8 minutes until tender and translucent. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage and cook for 1 additional minute.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, 1/2 cup dried tart cherries, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with 2 1/2 cups chicken broth. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread mixture, gently tossing to coat everything evenly without becoming mushy.
5. Step 5: Transfer the stuffing into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is browned and crisp.