Sourdough Stuffing Recipe
This savory Sourdough Stuffing recipe combines the tangy flavor of sourdough bread with aromatic herbs, sautéed vegetables, and a hint of white wine, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a flavorful side dish for holiday meals or family dinners.
- Author: Sienna
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 large red onion, julienne cut
- ½ cup celery, small dice
- 2 cups kale, torn
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth (Knorr Liquid Concentrate mixed with water)
Herbs and Seasonings
- 2½ tsp kosher salt (divided, Diamond Crystal)
- ¾ tsp black pepper (divided)
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, stemmed and roughly chopped
- 2 tsp fresh sage, minced
Other
- 3 large eggs
- 1 loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1 inch pieces
- Preheat and Prepare Pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the stuffing from sticking during baking.
- Sauté Onions and Celery. Heat the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add the julienned red onion and diced celery, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring occasionally until the onions begin to lightly brown, adding a fragrant base to your stuffing.
- Add Kale and Seasonings. Add the torn kale, 2 tsp of kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and fennel seeds to the skillet. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the kale to wilt and the spices to bloom.
- Add Garlic and Deglaze. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with the dry white wine, letting it cook for 1 more minute to reduce slightly and incorporate the wine’s depth of flavor, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Mix Wet Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, chicken broth, fresh thyme, and fresh sage, creating the custard base that will bind the stuffing.
- Combine Bread and Vegetables. Add the sourdough bread pieces into the egg mixture and stir gently to coat all the bread thoroughly. Fold in the onion, celery, kale, and garlic mixture from the skillet until evenly combined.
- Transfer and Bake. Pour the entire stuffing mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy, indicating the perfect texture balance between moist and crunchy.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Use day-old sourdough bread for best texture in the stuffing.
- If you prefer a moister stuffing, add a little more chicken broth before baking.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor significantly; dried herbs can be used but reduce quantity by half.
- This stuffing can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated before baking—just increase baking time by 10-15 minutes if baking cold.
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