Apple Cranberry Stuffing by Smokin' Joe Lasher

Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 16 oz. dried white bread, cubed
• 1 stick of salted butter, sliced
• 2 cups celery, diced
• 1¼ cup yellow onion, diced
• 1 lb. apple, chopped
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 4 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
• ½ tsp. dried thyme
• ½ tsp. dried sage
• 2 cups chicken broth
• salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven/smoker to 325°F.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and celery until softened.
3. Add in apples and continue to cook until they begin to soften.
4. Remove skillet from heat and toss in cranberries, 3 tbsp. parsley, rosemary, thyme, and sage.
5. Pour breadcrumbs in large mixing bowl and mix in apple mixture. Season with salt and pepper and pour in one cup of chicken broth. Gently mix.
6. Slowly mix in more chicken broth, gently mixing, until breadcrumbs are softened.
7. Pour bread mixture into a greased 8x13 baking dish and spread evenly. Cover with foil and place into oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-25 minutes, until heated through and top is golden brown.
8. Serve warm garnished with remaining parsley.