How to Make Fruitcake Stuffing

Try our sweet twist on a Thanksgiving classic  

This year, impress your friends and shock your family with this bold adaptation on a holiday classic: stuffing. Forget about that boring ol’ boxed mix. Instead, try this show-stopping and surprisingly simple recipe made with fruitcake. Inspired by the holidays, this savory fruitcake stuffing will become everyone’s new favorite side dish.

Fruitcake Stuffing

Made with our iconic DeLuxe® Fruitcake, this stuffing recipe combines the rich, spiced flavors of fruitcake with traditional stuffing ingredients, bringing together the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Simple to make and full of bold flavor, fruitcake stuffing is a crowd-pleasing addition to any festive meal. 

Servings: 10
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Cooking Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS
9 ozs of DeLuxe® Fruitcake
4 cups (~ 8 slices) pecan bread
2 tbsp butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp dry rubbed sage
½ tsp Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning®

Step 1 - Prep & Toast the Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Crumble the DeLuxe® Fruitcake into chunks and cut the pecan bread into 1” cubes. Place them on a baking sheet, ensuring even distribution. Bake for 8 minutes, until toasted and golden brown.

Step 2 - Prep the Veggies: While the bread toasts, dice the celery and onion. In a bowl, combine kosher salt, sage, and creole seasoning, then set aside.

Step 3 - Sauté the Veggies: Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the diced veggies until the celery’s moisture is released and the onions become soft and translucent.

Step 4 - Mix the Bread, Veggies, & Seasoning: Transfer the toasted bread and fruitcake mixture to a large bowl. Add the sautéed veggies to the bread, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 5 - Add Broth & Bake: Pour chicken broth over the mixture, stirring to combine evenly. Transfer everything to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F, until deeply golden brown.

Step 6 - Serve & Enjoy: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy your fruitcake stuffing!

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