Delicious Sourdough Bread Stuffing Recipe for the Holidays
- 1 loaf of sourdough bread (about 10 cups, cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cupsvegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt (optional)
Prepare the bread:Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut your sourdough bread into cubes(about 1 inch in size). Lay them on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes,or until the cubes are lightly toasted and golden Sauté the vegetables:In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic.Cook the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they become tenderand aromatic. Combine the ingredients: Combine the toasted sourdough bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, and vegetable broth in a large bowl.Stir in the sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper until the bread isfully coated with the broth. Bake the stuffing: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover withfoil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20minutes, or until the top is crispy and golden.