Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we’re taking stuffing to the next level with an easy-to-make recipe starring pillowy soft brioche buns, fresh cranberries, and plenty of flavor!
Thanks to our friends at ALDI USA for sponsoring this recipe!
Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away and I’m dreaming of all things food – pies, turkey, and stuffing! I teamed up with our friends at ALDI to create an easy, affordable stuffing recipe!
Let’s meet the star ingredients. You know how you normally make stuffing with regular ‘ol sandwich bread – and it’s GOOD – right? Well, we’re making this stuffing with Specially Selected Brioche Buns from ALDI – next level goodness for your Thanksgiving table.
Joining our brioche buns are some fresh cranberries and organic chicken broth!
The cranberries add a bit of tartness that pairs well with the sweeter brioche bread and a side of turkey – did I just call turkey a side? I mean, it’s all about the bread, right?
How to Make Stuffing
If you’ve never made stuffing before, never fear! Here are my tips and tricks for a delicious side that’s not difficult to make at all.
- First, cube your brioche, and toss it onto two baking sheets. We’re going to toast it in the oven for 30 minutes – this is perfect if you’re in a hurry and don’t want to wait a few days for your bread to dry out.
- While your bread is drying in the oven, sauté your onions and celery in some butter. You don’t want to put them into the stuffing raw – they won’t cook enough that way.
- Next, add the bread and chicken broth in a few additions – this is outlined further in the recipe below – it’s important to do this so that all the bread gets evenly moistened!
- Last, stir in your cranberries and add an extra pinch of spices because Thanksgiving food is all about the flavor!
- Bake stuffing uncovered for the first half, and cover it and continue baking for the remainder of your bake time. This helps prevent the stuffing from drying out! Because Thanksgiving food is also about good texture.
And the last step – this one’s a tough one – we dig in! Heh – fooled you. See – stuffing is totally not scary to make from scratch! You’ll feel like a Thanksgiving rock star when you walk in to Thanksgiving dinner carrying a dish of this Brioche Stuffing – and you’ll also feel like a rock star because you did your Thanksgiving shopping at ALDI and it was easy and affordable! If that’s not a win, I don’t know what is.
Find an ALDI store near you – let me know what goodies you pick up for your Thanksgiving dinner! Happy cooking, friends!
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Brioche Stuffing with Cranberries
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/2 packs ALDI Specially Selected Brioche Buns (10 buns total)
- 1 stick salted butter (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp rubbed sage
- 3/4 tsp salt
- pinch of pepper
- 2/3 cup fresh whole cranberries
- 2 and 1/4 cup ALDI Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth divided
- 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Dry your bread: Preheat oven to 250 degrees (yes 250 - not 350!) Slice your buns into 1 or 2 inch chunks. Spread evenly on two un-greased baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes. Stir bread cubes, rotate your pans, and bake 15 more minutes. Set aside to cool. Turn oven heat up to 350 degrees.
- Make your stuffing: Melt stick of butter in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced celery, onion, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium high heat, stirring, for 10-12 minutes. Stir in your fresh cranberries. Next, measure out your two cups of broth. Add 1/4 of the dried bread to the pot, and 1/4 of the broth (1/2 cup). Stir gently - the goal here is to evenly moisten the bread. Repeat this 3 more times until all the bread and broth have been used. (Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup of broth.)
- Bake: Butter a 9x13 baking dish and gently spoon the stuffing mixture into it. Don't pack it in. If you see any chunks of bread that didn't get moistened - drizzle the reserved 1/4 cup of broth over those spots. Pour the 2 TBSP of melted butter over the stuffing. Sprinkle on a little extra thyme and sage. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Cover with foil and bake for 20 more minutes.
- Serve + Store: Serve warm! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Gosia says
Looking forward to making this recipe – one quick question: how much ahead can I make this? A day before, maybe??? 🙂
Stephanie Simmons says
That should be fine! ☺️
Emily says
How many cups of bread cubes are needed? I have Kroger 8 pack of buns, not Aldi’s. Thank you!
Stephanie Simmons says
Hi Emily! The Aldi buns came in packs of four, and I called for 2.5 packs, so you’d need 10 buns. Hope that helps, and let me know how it turns out!
Karly says
The stuffing is my favorite dish at Thanksgiving! I love to change it up a little!
Stephanie Simmons says
Thanks Karly! It is fun to experiment a bit 🙂
Chef Mireille says
the richness of brioche must make this stuffing so delicious and feel so decadent – just the way it should be for the holidays
Stephanie Simmons says
Exactly! ❤️
Amanda says
Ohhh, everything about this sounds great. I love the cranberry addition, and brioche is one of my favorite breads. Can’t wait to try this for the holidays this year. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie Simmons says
Thanks Amanda! ❤️
Jacqueline Debono says
I love turkey with stuffing although I only get to eat/cook it when I spend Christmas in UK. It’s not traditional here in Italy. But on second thoughts I could cook it anyway just so that I can try out your stuffing!
Stephanie Simmons says
Thanks Jacqueline!
Anna Hettick says
Oh I just love stuffing. I also love shopping at Aldi! My fave grocery store in fact! But back to the recipe, I am never in charge of the stuffing but maybe this year I’ll volunteer and make this version!
Stephanie Simmons says
Isn’t it the best?! And I’m late replying here so I’d love to hear if you did make this!
Nelle Weaver says
Brioche Stuffed with Cranberries. sounds like it would make a tasty Thanksgiving side dish. I think my family would enjoy this. I will be printing and pinniong this one for later. Thank you for sharing!
Nelle
Stephanie Simmons says
Thanks Nelle! ❤️
Nayna Kanabar says
I love the flavours in this dish, the brioche with cranberries sound like a great combination.
Stephanie Simmons says
Thanks Nayna!
April says
Mmmm, I don’t think there is a better combination for a good morning than this. Love brioche. Love cranberry. But when you combine them – the flavors are insane!
Stephanie Simmons says
Thanks April!
Stine Mari says
This sounds fabulous! I love brioche bread, and adding that tart cranberry sounds like a spectacular combination.
Stephanie Simmons says
Thanks Stine! ❤️
Adriana Lopez Martin says
Brioche is one of my favorite breads this is definitely a great idea for the holidays. Using brioche instead of traditional breadcrumbs is a very nice idea and a nice change to traditional stuffing.
Stephanie Simmons says
Thanks Adriana! Sometimes it is fun to switch it up 🙂
Karyl Henry says
This looks so good! I love how soft and pillowy brioche bread is! I rarely buy it because I have no self-control, but I’m willing to make a sacrifice so I can make this stuffing.
Stephanie Simmons says
Yes, this is worth the sacrifice! ?❤️
Gloria says
Stuffing is the best part of the holiday meal. I have never had it made with brioche. What an interesting idea. I think I need to give this recipe a try…holiday meals are just around the corner.
Stephanie Simmons says
Thanks Gloria! ❤️
Kelly Anthony says
We just got an ALDI and I haven’t been yet. Excited to go and get these ingredients to make this brioche stuffing.
Stephanie Simmons says
Let me know what you think – of ALDI and the recipe! ❤️
Sheri says
This is going to be added to our Thanksgiving menu this year. It looks delicious!
Stephanie Simmons says
Thanks so much Sheri!