Cherry Pecan Stuffing

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 ounces seasoned stuffing mix (whole-wheat, like pepperidge farm)
• 2 (14 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• nonstick cooking spray

Recipe

• 1 place the stuffing mix and broth in a large bowl. let stand about 15 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile coat a large skillet with cooking spray. heat on medium. add celery, shallots, sage, and thyme. cook for about 6 minutes or until softened.
• 3 stir the vegetable mixture into stuffing mixture.
• 4 add pecan and dried cherries.
• 5 transfer mixture to 2-quart square baking dish. cover with foil and place in refrigerator overnight.
• 6 the next day bake at 400 degrees f for about 45 minutes or until heat through.
• 7 let stuffing stand at least 15 minutes before serving.