Cranberry Sunflower Seed Bread Dressing

Recipe Collection: Side Dishes

Cranberry Sunflower Seed Bread Dressing elevates your holiday meals with a vegetarian-friendly side dish that combines the sweet, fluffy texture of Hawaiian bread with the tartness of cranberries and the satisfying crunch of sunflower seeds. This American cuisine classic is perfect for festive gatherings and is gluten and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs.

The unique flavor profile of this dressing makes it versatile enough to serve as a stuffing for turkey or baked in a casserole dish, adding a burst of flavor to any meal.

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Overview

This homemade dressing combines the sweetness of Hawaiian bread with the tartness of cranberries and the crunch of sunflower seeds. It's a unique and delicious side dish perfect for holiday gatherings.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Seeds

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds Hawaiian sweet bread loaves, cubed
• 1 Teaspoon sage
• 3 Teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
• 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 Stalks celery, diced
• 0.5 Medium onion, minced
• 1 Cup water
• 1.5 Cups dried cranberries
• 0.5 Cup sunflower seeds

Steps

1. Cube the day-old sweet bread into small pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the sage, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss and allow the bread to sit until dry.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the diced celery, minced onion, and water. Stir until heated but not boiling.
3. Combine the cranberries, sunflower seeds, and vegetable mixture with the bowl of dried bread; stir well.
4. Use as a stuffing for turkey, or bake in a buttered casserole dish at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.

Enjoy your homemade Cranberry Sunflower Seed Bread Dressing!