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### The Dish That Keeps Thanksgiving Alive
Before we get into the specific recipe, let’s talk about the importance of this dish in our holiday celebrations. Thanksgiving is a time to indulge in flavors that remind us of family traditions, memories of gatherings past, and a feeling of warmth that’s hard to find anywhere else. For us, this dish represents everything that Thanksgiving is about: tradition, comfort, and joy.
It’s the kind of recipe that transcends the holiday itself. While Thanksgiving may officially end with the last piece of pie, this dish continues to evoke those feelings of warmth and gratitude long after the calendar pages turn to December. It’s become our new tradition to make this dish at least once a week throughout the entire holiday season.
What’s even better is that it’s versatile. It can be adjusted to fit your tastes, made in larger quantities for bigger gatherings, or scaled down for smaller, cozy dinners. And while it features some classic Thanksgiving ingredients, it has a unique twist that makes it perfect for those who want to keep things fresh but still enjoy the comfort of the holiday meal.
So, what’s the dish that’s keeping Thanksgiving alive in our house? It’s a creamy, savory **stuffing casserole** loaded with rich flavors of roasted turkey, sweet cranberries, and a hint of sage, all baked together in one delicious, mouth-watering dish.
Let’s explore how to make this dish that has us so obsessed.
### The Thanksgiving Stuffing Casserole: A Recipe to Remember
This stuffing casserole is the perfect blend of everything you love about Thanksgiving stuffing, but with a modern twist. It takes the traditional stuffing recipe, adds in a few extra touches of flavor and texture, and bakes it all into a creamy, savory casserole. The result? A dish that’s so irresistible, you’ll find yourself craving it well after the holiday.
#### Ingredients:
– **1 loaf of stale bread** (preferably sourdough, French bread, or a combination of both)
– **1 lb cooked turkey**, shredded or diced (leftovers work perfectly)
– **1 cup of chicken broth** (or turkey broth for extra flavor)
– **1/2 cup heavy cream**
– **1 cup shredded cheddar cheese**
– **1/2 cup Parmesan cheese**, grated
– **1 small onion**, finely diced
– **2 cloves garlic**, minced
– **1/2 cup celery**, chopped
– **1/2 cup carrots**, chopped (optional)
– **1 cup fresh cranberries**, or a small can of whole cranberry sauce (sweetened)
– **2 tbsp fresh sage**, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried sage)
– **1 tsp thyme**, fresh or dried
– **1/2 tsp salt** (adjust to taste)
– **1/2 tsp black pepper**
– **2 tbsp butter**, melted
– **1 tbsp olive oil**
– **1 egg**, beaten (for binding)
– **1/2 cup toasted pecans** (optional, for added crunch)
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