Ingredients
- 12 cups dried bread cubes (1-inch pieces, French or sourdough preferred)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage, rubbed
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté mushrooms, onions, garlic, and celery until tender, about 7–10 minutes.
- Add broth, parsley, sage, rosemary, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer briefly to blend flavors.
- Place dried bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour mushroom-herb mixture over the bread and toss gently until moistened. Add a splash of warm water if needed.
- Spread stuffing evenly in prepared baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 40–50 minutes, until top is lightly golden and crisp.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use day-old or oven-dried bread for best texture.
- Swap chicken broth for vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter.
- Add-ins like cooked sausage, toasted nuts, or dried fruit can enhance flavor and texture.
- Stuffing can be assembled a day in advance and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg