Sourdough Artisan Bread Stuffing: A Thanksgiving Classic 🦃🌿
Elevate your Thanksgiving table with this delightful stuffing recipe, featuring robust flavors of sourdough or artisan bread, combined with classic herbs and seasonings. It’s a dish that promises to complement your turkey and leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large Mixing Bowl
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Aluminum foil
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- Leftover Sourdough or Artisan Bread 10 cups, cubed 🍞
- Unsalted Butter ½ cup 🧈
- Onion 1 large, diced 🧅
- Celery 1 cup, diced 🌿
- Garlic 3 cloves, minced 🧄
- Fresh Sage 2 tbsp, chopped 🌿
- Fresh Rosemary 1 tbsp, chopped 🌿
- Fresh Thyme 1 tbsp, chopped 🌿
- Chicken or Vegetable Broth 2 cups 🥣
- Eggs 2, beaten 🥚
- Salt and Pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions
- Bread Prep: Cube the bread and spread it out on a baking sheet. Let it dry overnight, or bake in a 200°F oven until dry, about 10-15 minutes. 🍞
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic, cooking until soft. 🧅🧄
- Herb Mixture: Stir in sage, rosemary, and thyme, cooking for another minute. 🌿
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix the bread cubes with the sautéed vegetables and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. 🥄
- Add Liquids: Pour in the broth and beaten eggs, tossing gently until well mixed. 🥣
- Bake: Transfer to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes for a crispy top. 🔥
Notes
This sourdough stuffing is not just a side dish; it’s a centerpiece of flavor, bringing together the best of Thanksgiving aromas and tastes. Its hearty texture and herb-infused profile will surely make it a holiday favorite.
Notes:
Bread Dryness: Ensure the bread is thoroughly dried for the best texture.
Customizations: Feel free to add sautéed mushrooms, chopped nuts, or dried fruit for variety.
Vegetarian Option: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Make-Ahead: This can be prepared a day ahead, refrigerated, and baked on Thanksgiving Day.
Bread Dryness: Ensure the bread is thoroughly dried for the best texture.
Customizations: Feel free to add sautéed mushrooms, chopped nuts, or dried fruit for variety.
Vegetarian Option: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Make-Ahead: This can be prepared a day ahead, refrigerated, and baked on Thanksgiving Day.