Apple Zucchini Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this hearty and wholesome Apple Zucchini Stuffing, a delightful twist on traditional stuffing recipes. This dish combines the savory goodness of toasted French bread and sautéed vegetables with the natural sweetness of grated zucchini and diced apples, creating a balance of flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. Fresh herbs like sage, thyme, and parsley infuse the stuffing with earthy aromas, while a light touch of chicken or vegetable stock ensures a moist, tender texture. Baked to golden perfection with a satisfying crispy topping, this versatile side dish can be prepared vegetarian and is ready in just about an hour. Ideal for Thanksgiving or as an everyday comfort food, this stuffing pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or as a standalone centerpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups French bread, cubed
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 medium Zucchini, grated
• 1 large Apple, peeled and diced
• 2 cups Chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian option)
• 1 large Egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon Sage, chopped fresh (or dried)
• 1 teaspoon Thyme, chopped fresh (or dried)
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped fresh
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Spread the cubed French bread onto a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 10–15 minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and celery to the skillet. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the grated zucchini and diced apple. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until just tender.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the vegetable and apple mixture.

Step 8

Pour the chicken (or vegetable) stock over the mixture and gently fold until the bread is evenly moistened.

Step 9

Add the beaten egg and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 10

Transfer the stuffing mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the stuffing rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3222.4 grams (3222.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6073

Total Fat 143.40g	184%
Saturated Fat 57.00g	285%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 12670mg	551%
Total Carbohydrate 1021.70g	372%
Dietary Fiber 76.50g	273%
Total Sugars 102.50g
Protein 207.40g	415%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 838mg	64%
Iron 35mg	196%
Potassium 3471mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.8%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 65.8%