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Ham and Gruyere Stuffing

Made with ham, cheese, diced apples, and potato bread this Ham and Gruyere Stuffing makes the perfect side dish for your next holiday meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ham and Gruyere Stuffing, Ham and Gruyere Stuffing recipe
Servings: 8 to 10

Ingredients

  • 16 cups small cubed potato bread (1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups diced onion
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 2 small Honeycrisp apples , cut into very small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 pound ham steak (or leftover ham), diced
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter , cut into small cubes

Instructions

  • Scatter 16 cups (1/2-inch pieces) potato bread cubes out onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Leave out overnight or bake in a 300F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden, then let cool.
    Cubes of potato bread on a baking sheet
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups diced onion, 2 cups diced celery, 2 small diced Honeycrisp apple, 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables and apple are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 clove minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 20 seconds. Add 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; bring to a simmer and remove from the heat.
    Pouring broth into a skillet with celery, onions, and carrots.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together 2 large eggs and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, then stir in the bread cubes and vegetable/apple/broth mixture, along with 1/2 pound diced ham and 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese.
    Cubes of bread, cheese, and ham in a bowl.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 3 to 4 quart baking dish coated with nonstick spray and dot with 2 tablespoons cubed butter.
    Unbaked ham and gruyere stuffing spread on a pan
  • Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20 more minutes or so until golden and cooked through.
  • Let cool a few minutes, scoop, serve and enjoy!
    baked ham and gruyere stuffing in casserole dish with serving spoon

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Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1088IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1mg