Sourdough Bread Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 lb loaf sourdough bread ⓘ
- 8 tablespoons butter ⓘ
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/2-inch thick in both directions (optional) ⓘ
- salt & freshly ground black pepper ⓘ
- 2 -4 stalks celery & leaves, halved lengthwise and sliced ⓘ
- 1 medium onion, chopped ⓘ
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stems
- 10 -12 fresh sage leaves, chopped ⓘ
- 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish and set aside.
- Cut or tear the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread it evenly on 2 baking sheets.
- Toast the bread in the oven until completely dry and beginning to crisp and brown, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the optional mushrooms and a few pinches of salt and saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add celery, onion, 2 tablespoons butter, and thyme.
- Once the butter has melted, cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add sage and remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Add chicken broth to skillet and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.
- Pour the chicken broth mixture over the bread cubes and toss to combine until the bread cubes absorb the liquid.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, and sprinkle with parsley.
- Bake in the center of the oven until heated through and the top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
- Remove the stuffing from the oven and allow to cool about 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
533
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).