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Herby Croissant Stuffing Recipe with Mushrooms and Onion

Try this savory Croissant Stuffing with buttery croissants, veggies, and spices, topped with pine nuts for a crunchy finish. Perfect for a cozy, flavorful side dish!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Thanksgiving
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 266kcal
Author Meghan Birnbaum

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Spatula or Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup yellow onion chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms chopped
  • 8 large croissants shredded into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup pine nuts for topping, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cook Vegetables – In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add ½ cup chopped yellow onion, 3 chopped celery stalks, and 8 ounces chopped mushrooms; cook until tender. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetable mixture, 8 shredded large croissants, 1 cup chicken stock, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried sage, and ½ cup dried cranberries. Stir to combine.
  • Transfer to Baking Dish – Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
  • Initial Baking – Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle ¼ cup pine nuts on top.
  • Final Baking – Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the stuffing is heated through.
  • Serve – Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • For the best texture and flavor, use day-old croissants instead of fresh ones. 
  • Make sure to let the stuffing rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set, making it easier to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg