Sourdough Stuffing with Caramelized Onions & Herbs
This Sourdough Stuffing with Caramelized Onions & Herbs is a hearty, flavorful side perfect for holiday feasts, featuring sweet onions, fresh herbs, and rustic bread cubes.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Sauté Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Sharp Knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
Ingredients
- 8 cups sourdough bread cubed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon chopped (optional)
- fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cube your sourdough bread into roughly 1-inch pieces. Toast the cubes lightly in the oven at 300°F for 10-15 minutes if bread is fresh to help them hold their shape and absorb broth better.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally. Cook slowly for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Add diced celery and carrots to the onions, stirring well. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until aromatic.
- Sprinkle dried thyme, sage, and rosemary over the vegetable mixture and stir to coat. Pour in broth slowly and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Pour vegetable and broth mixture over bread and gently fold to combine without crushing cubes. Fold in cooked turkey bacon if using.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer stuffing mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spread evenly. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top before serving. Enjoy alongside your favorite main dishes.
Notes
- Toast bread cubes to prevent mushy stuffing and ensure perfect texture.
- Slowly caramelize onions over medium heat for rich, sweet flavor.
- Omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth for a delicious vegetarian version.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Customize with seasonal ingredients like dried cranberries, mushrooms, or fresh asparagus for variety.