Introduction
Winter stuffing should feel warm, comforting, and full of character. Cranberries and pecans bring the perfect mix of tart brightness and buttery crunch, making every bite memorable. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or preparing a cozy meal at home, these 22 stuffing recipes offer hearty textures, seasonal colors, and flavors that fit beautifully into cold-weather cooking.
1. Classic Cranberry-Pecan Winter Stuffing
A simple and reliable blend of tart and crunchy.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 8 cups
- Fresh cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup, chopped
- Onion: 1, diced
- Celery: 2 stalks, sliced
- Butter: ½ cup
- Chicken broth: 2 cups
- Sage: 1 tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Pepper: ½ tsp
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Sauté onion and celery in butter until soft.
- Mix bread, cranberries, pecans, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Add sautéed vegetables and broth.
- Transfer to baking dish and bake 35–40 minutes until browned.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.
2. Maple-Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
Sweet maple notes create a cozy, wintery flavor.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 8 cups
- Maple syrup: ¼ cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Dried cranberries: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Chicken broth: 2½ cups
- Thyme: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Combine all ingredients and mix gently.
- Bake 40 minutes until edges crisp.
How to Serve It
Add a light drizzle of warm maple syrup.
3. Orange-Cranberry Pecan Holiday Stuffing
Citrus adds brightness without overpowering.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 8 cups
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Orange zest: 1 tbsp
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Toss all ingredients together.
- Bake 35–40 minutes.
How to Serve It
Garnish with curls of orange zest.
4. Savory Herb Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing
Fresh herbs bring cozy winter character.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 9 cups
- Pecans: ¾ cup
- Fresh cranberries: 1 cup
- Rosemary: 1 tsp
- Thyme: 1 tsp
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Sauté herbs in butter.
- Mix into bread with cranberries and pecans.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It
Top with a sprig of thyme.
5. Apple-Cranberry Pecan Winter Stuffing
Apples add sweet, juicy depth.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 8 cups
- Apples: 2, diced
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2½ cups
Instructions
- Sauté apples in butter.
- Combine all ingredients.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It
Add roasted apple slices on top.
6. Wild Rice Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing
A hearty texture perfect for winter meals.
Ingredients
- Cooked wild rice: 3 cups
- Bread cubes: 5 cups
- Cranberries: ¾ cup
- Pecans: ¾ cup
- Butter: ⅓ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Spread into dish.
- Bake 35 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It
Top with chopped green onions.
7. Sausage Cranberry-Pecan Winter Stuffing
Sausage adds savory richness.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 8 cups
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Ground sausage: 1 lb
- Onion: 1
- Butter: ¼ cup
- Broth: 2½ cups
Instructions
- Brown sausage.
- Mix with remaining ingredients.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It
Add fresh parsley for color.
8. Cranberry-Pecan Cornbread Stuffing
Cornbread creates a soft, buttery base.
Ingredients
- Cornbread cubes: 8 cups
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Combine everything in a bowl.
- Bake 35–40 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It
Add a drizzle of melted butter.
9. Sweet Onion Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing
Sweet onions bring comforting depth.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 8 cups
- Sweet onion: 1, caramelized
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It**
Add fresh thyme sprigs.
10. Rosemary Cranberry-Pecan Skillet Stuffing
A skillet creates crisp edges.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 9 cups
- Rosemary: 1 tsp
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Melt butter in skillet.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Bake 35 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It
Serve directly from the skillet.
11. Bourbon Cranberry-Pecan Winter Stuffing
A warm bourbon undertone fits winter dishes.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 8 cups
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Bourbon: 2 tbsp
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Simmer bourbon and butter.
- Toss with stuffing ingredients.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It
Add a sprinkle of chopped pecans.
12. Cranberry-Pecan Mushroom Stuffing
Mushrooms create juicy, savory pockets.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 9 cups
- Mushrooms: 2 cups, sliced
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2½ cups
Instructions
- Sauté mushrooms.
- Combine with remaining ingredients.
- Bake 45 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It
Top with sautéed mushrooms.
13. Celery Root Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing
A mild earthy flavor balances the tartness.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 8 cups
- Celery root: 1 cup, diced
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Sauté celery root until soft.
- Mix with stuffing ingredients.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It
Add fresh chopped chives.
14. Vegetable Cranberry-Pecan Holiday Stuffing
A colorful, hearty option.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 9 cups
- Carrots: 1 cup
- Celery: 1 cup
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Broth: 2½ cups
- Butter: ½ cup
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables.
- Mix everything together.
- Bake 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with parsley.
15. Cranberry-Pecan Garlic Herb Stuffing
Garlic butter adds depth.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 8 cups
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Sauté garlic in butter.
- Toss with stuffing mix.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add chopped basil.
16. Cranberry-Pecan Leek Stuffing
Leeks bring mellow sweetness.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 8 cups
- Leeks: 2 cups, sliced
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Sauté leeks gently.
- Mix all ingredients.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with roasted leeks.
17. Cranberry-Pecan Sage Butter Stuffing
Sage butter adds seasonal character.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 9 cups
- Sage: 1 tsp
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2½ cups
Instructions
- Melt butter with sage.
- Combine stuffing ingredients.
- Bake 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with whole sage leaves.
18. Rustic Farmhouse Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing
Traditional flavors with a warm farmhouse feel.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 10 cups
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Onion: 1
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2½ cups
Instructions
- Sauté onion.
- Combine everything.
- Bake 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add cracked black pepper on top.
19. Cranberry-Pecan Buttery Brioche Stuffing
Brioche adds rich softness.
Ingredients
- Brioche cubes: 8 cups
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2 cups
Instructions
- Mix brioche, berries, and pecans.
- Add butter and broth.
- Bake 35–40 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with melted butter.
20. Cranberry-Pecan Savory Biscuit Stuffing
Biscuits create soft pockets and crispy tops.
Ingredients
- Biscuit pieces: 8 cups
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Broth: 2 cups
- Butter: ½ cup
Instructions
- Toss everything together.
- Bake 35 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
How to Serve It
Serve with gravy.
21. Cranberry-Pecan Multigrain Stuffing
A wholesome, textured version.
Ingredients
- Multigrain bread cubes: 8 cups
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2½ cups
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Bake 40 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add green onion.
22. Cranberry-Pecan Holiday Blend Stuffing
A balanced winter blend with seasonal flavor.
Ingredients
- Bread cubes: 9 cups
- Cranberries: 1 cup
- Pecans: 1 cup
- Onion: 1
- Butter: ½ cup
- Broth: 2½ cups
- Thyme: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Sauté onion until soft.
- Combine everything in a dish.
- Bake 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add a handful of extra pecans on top.
Conclusion
Cranberry-pecan stuffing brings warmth, color, and fresh seasonal flavor to any winter table. Whether you enjoy sweet notes, savory combinations, or hearty textures, these recipes offer something for every gathering. Save the ones you love, try new spins each week, and share your favorites with friends and family.
