Sourdough Stuffing Recipe

Sourdough Stuffing Recipe

8 servings
A sourdough take on a traditional stuffing recipe, perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration or holiday table. Use homemade sourdough bread to create this family favorite side dish.

Ingredients

  • butter - i've used salted as usual.)

    (divided into 150g and 75g

    225 g
  • sourdough bread)

    (cubed

    600 g
  • apple)

    (2 small apples, diced

    150 g
  • onion)

    (2 small onions, diced

    200 g
  • celery)

    (diced

    160 g
  • liquid chicken stock or broth)

    (or vegetable stock

    500 g
  • eggs
    2
  • sage leaves)

    (finely chopped

    12
  • rosemary stalks)

    (stem discarded, finely chopped

    2
  • fresh thyme leaves)

    (approx. 1/4 cup

    5 g
  • dried parsley leaves)

    (approx. 2 tbsp.

    3 g
  • garlic)

    (finely chopped

    4 cloves
  • salt and pepper)
    (to taste (see notes

Directions

The night before

  1. 1

    The night before you are going to make the stuffing, chop your sourdough bread into chunks (around 1 inch cubes are perfect) and arrange them on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake them in the oven at 200C (390F) for around 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the sourdough is toasted and dry.Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to sit out overnight (pop a dish towel over it if you are worried about it sitting out).

To make the sourdough stuffing

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 180C (350F). Grab a heavy based, oven safe casserole dish.

  2. 2

    Place the dried sourdough bread cubes into a large mixing bowl and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add 150g of butter to a heavy based saucepan (I use my Dutch Oven) and allow it to melt before adding the onions and garlic. Allow them to soften for a few minutes before you add the celery and then the apple.You don't want these to brown, just soften in the butter. Once they are soft, turn off the heat and allow them to sit for a few minutes while you move onto the next step.

  4. 4

    Add the eggs to the liquid stock and whisk them together in a batter jug set aside.

  5. 5

    To the large bowl with the sourdough bread, add the herbs and salt and pepper, as well as the softened vegetable mixture.

  6. 6

    Pour three quarters of the liquid stock and egg mix over the top of the vegetable mixture and then mix everything through the sourdough bread cubes until they are all well coated.

  7. 7

    Tip the sourdough stuffing mix into a heavy based baked dish and spread it evenly in the dish. Pour over the remaining stock mixture.

  8. 8

    Cut the remaining 75g of butter into small cubes and place evenly over the sourdough stuffing mixture.

  9. 9

    Cover the dish with foil and place into a 180C (350F) oven for around 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and cook for a further 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the stuffing is golden and crunchy on top and the liquid is no longer bubbling underneath.

  10. 10

    Allow the stuffing mix to cool slightly before serving.

Sourdough Stuffing Recipe

Sourdough Stuffing Recipe

130 min8 servings447 cal

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About this Recipe

Looking to elevate your holiday feast with a truly special side dish? This Sourdough Stuffing recipe transforms traditional flavors into a show-stopping family favorite, perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration or any festive occasion. It brings a comforting, homemade touch that everyone will adore.

What sets this stuffing apart is its foundation: generous cubes of homemade sourdough bread. This isn't just a bread choice; it’s an invitation to a richer, more complex flavor profile. Paired with a generous amount of butter and a medley of aromatic vegetables like apple, onion, and celery, along with a robust blend of fresh herbs and garlic, it creates a comforting depth that's impossible to resist.

Prepare for a stuffing that boasts an incredible balance of textures and tastes. You'll find tender, savory sourdough pieces mingled with soft, sweet diced apples and caramelized onions, all bound together by eggs and rich chicken or vegetable stock. The robust flavors of fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme, brightened by parsley and garlic, infuse every bite, creating that quintessential holiday warmth. It's a truly satisfying side dish that promises to be a memorable part of your holiday table.

This versatile recipe allows for easy adjustments. While chicken stock delivers a classic savory note, you can effortlessly swap in vegetable stock for a different flavor profile or to accommodate dietary preferences. Feel free to adjust the blend of fresh herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme, as well as the amount of garlic, to your liking, ensuring it perfectly complements your meal. Don't be afraid to experiment to make it your own.

This Sourdough Stuffing is designed to be the star side dish at any festive gathering, from an intimate Thanksgiving dinner to a large holiday celebration. Serve it warm alongside your favorite roasted meats or as part of a grand vegetarian spread.

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