Description
A delicious and savory stuffing featuring the rich flavors of wild mushrooms, fresh herbs, and hearty challah bread. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting side dish any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Challah Bread:
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetable Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 12 ounces mixed wild mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster), cleaned and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Broth Mixture:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and toast challah cubes for 20-25 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, celery, and mushrooms until golden brown.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix vegetable mixture with herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss with toasted challah cubes.
- Add Broth: Whisk together broth and eggs, then pour over bread mixture.
- Bake: Transfer to baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This stuffing can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth or incorporating sautéed sausage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
