Description
This savory stuffing recipe is a flavorful addition to your Thanksgiving table, packed with herbs and textures that will impress your guests. It offers a comforting blend of textures and tastes, making it a versatile choice for your holiday spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old bread, cubed (French or sourdough works best)
- 3 cups broth (chicken or vegetable broth)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sage (fresh or dried)
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh preferred)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup nuts, chopped (toasted walnuts or pecans preferred)
- 1 cup dried fruits, soaked (raisins or cranberries)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Cut your day-old bread into cubes and let it dry out overnight.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and celery until soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until golden.
- Mix with broth: In a large bowl, combine your dried bread cubes with the sautéed vegetable mixture. Pour in the broth, stirring gently until everything is evenly moistened; adjust broth as needed for the desired consistency.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle in dried sage and thyme, along with salt and pepper. Toss everything together to ensure the herbs are well-distributed, enhancing the flavor of your savory stuffing.
- Add nuts and dried fruits: Gently fold in your choice of toasted walnuts or pecans and soaked raisins or cranberries.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and cover it with foil. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
Notes
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for added color.
- Store any leftover savory stuffing in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- For longer storage, freeze the savory stuffing in a sealed, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- To reheat frozen savory stuffing, bake it at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes, covered with foil. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to achieve a crispy top.
- If your savory stuffing is too dry, gradually add a little more broth.
- For gluten-free needs, use gluten-free bread and low-sodium broth.
- Omit nuts or substitute with seeds for nut allergens.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg