Ingredients:
Bread:
- 7 cups stale sourdough bread, crusts removed and cubed (or substitute with your favorite stale bread).
Vegetables:
- 1½ cups chopped celery stalks
- 5½ oz chopped yellow onions
- 3 oz sliced carrots
- ½ lb sliced Swiss brown mushrooms (or cremini mushrooms)
Flavorings:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- ½ tbsp dried sage
- ½ tbsp dried rosemary
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Liquid:
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions:
Prep the bread:
- If your bread isn’t already stale, cut it into cubes and leave it out overnight or toast it lightly in the oven to dry it out.
Sauté the vegetables:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and translucent.
- Add the mushrooms, sage, and rosemary. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their liquid and are soft.
Combine ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, bread cubes, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and eggs.
- Pour the broth mixture over the bread and vegetables. Mix gently until the bread is evenly coated.
Chill (optional):
- For optimal flavor absorption, cover the bowl and refrigerate the stuffing for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Transfer the stuffing mixture to the baking dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
Tips:
- Breadcrumb boost: For added texture, replace 1-2 cups of the bread cubes with packaged, unseasoned breadcrumbs.
- Flavor variations: Experiment with other herbs and spices like thyme, poultry seasoning, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Make-ahead: Assemble the stuffing a day in advance and bake just before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Boston Market-inspired stuffing!
