Healthy Recipes Ingredient Vegetable Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Stuffing Be the first to rate & review! This healthy Brussels sprouts-and-bacon stuffing recipe is a lightened-up version of the must-have holiday side. We love the soft texture and eggy flavor of challah bread, but any type of rustic, country-style bread works well. Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, you can make this recipe moist or crispy. If you're an extra-moist-stuffing type, bake it covered for the full 50 minutes; if you like some crispy bits on top, follow the recipe as written: bake covered for about 30 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 20 minutes. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 40 mins Additional Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Low-Sodium Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 10 cups cubed challah bread (1/2- to 1-inch pieces) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups chopped onions 2 cups sliced Brussels sprouts 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped fresh sage or 4 teaspoons dried 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2-3 cups low-sodium broth ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon ½ cup dried cranberries ½ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Spread bread on a large baking sheet and bake until dry to the touch, about 30 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a large bowl. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and Brussels sprouts; cook, stirring often, until just starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add sage and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Scrape the mixture on top of the bread. Melt butter in the pan, scraping up any browned bits, then scrape onto the bread. Add broth to taste, bacon, cranberries and pepper to the bread mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Spray one side of a piece of foil with cooking spray and cover the stuffing, sprayed-side down. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Toast the bread and store, uncovered at room temperature, for up to 2 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2015 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 252 Calories 12g Fat 31g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size about 3/4 cup Calories 252 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Total Sugars 6g Added Sugars 4g 8% Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 37mg 12% Vitamin A 399IU 8% Vitamin C 15mg 16% Folate 73mcg 18% Sodium 235mg 10% Calcium 64mg 5% Iron 2mg 10% Magnesium 19mg 4% Potassium 226mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.