Sourdough Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 small round sourdough bread
1 pound
- 1 stick salted butter
- 3 stalks celery
chopped
- 1 medium onion
chopped
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage or 1 tsp dried
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
- 3 cups homemade chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- 1
Prepare and bake homemade sourdough bread, if making from scratch.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- 3
Add half of the butter to a baking dish (or cast iron skillet) and place in the oven to melt.
- 4
Cut the crusty sourdough bread into 1-inch cubes.
- 5
Take out the baking dish from the oven and toss the melted butter with the bread.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway in between so the bread cubes don’t get burnt, but rather get nice and toasty.
- 7
Dice onions and celery.
- 8
Sauté onions and celery over medium heat in a skillet with the remaining butter until they are a little soft, around 5-10 minutes.
- 9
Add salt and pepper.
- 10
Pull the toasted bread out of the oven.
- 11
In a large bowl, add bone broth and eggs and whisk together.
- 12
Add the vegetable mixture and herbs to the broth mixture and mix well.
- 13
Pour the broth and vegetable mixture over the toasted bread and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow bread to soak up the eggs and broth.
- 14
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until it starts to turn golden brown.
Sourdough Stuffing
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About this Recipe
Looking for the ultimate holiday side dish that truly shines? This Sourdough Stuffing recipe elevates classic comfort food with the irresistible tang and texture of hearty sourdough bread.
What sets this stuffing apart is its foundation: generous cubes of sourdough bread are toasted in rich salted butter before being mixed with aromatic vegetables and savory homemade chicken broth. This technique ensures every bite is perfectly crisp on the outside and wonderfully moist within, avoiding any dreaded sogginess.
You can expect a stuffing that boasts a complex flavor profile, marrying the distinctive sour notes of sourdough with the earthy sweetness of sautéed celery and onion. Fresh sage and thyme infuse the dish with traditional holiday aromas, while eggs bind everything together for a cohesive, yet tender, texture. The generous amount of butter and rich bone broth creates an incredibly satisfying and deeply flavorful experience, making it a standout on any table.
Customization & Serving
While delicious as written, you can easily swap between fresh or dried sage and thyme depending on what's available in your pantry. If homemade chicken broth isn't an option, a good quality store-bought bone broth can be used for a similar depth of flavor. You could also experiment with different types of sourdough, from crusty boules to softer sandwich loaves, for varying textures.
This Sourdough Stuffing is the quintessential side dish for any festive gathering, from Thanksgiving dinner to a cozy Sunday roast. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats and other classic holiday fare, adding a touch of elegance and rustic charm.