Name: Rich Mushroom Stuffing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1515 min
Ingredients: 1 (1 pound) loaf egg bread; 10 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed; 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, stemmed; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cups diced onion; 2 cups celery, diced; 2 cups finely chopped portobello mushrooms; 3 cups vegetable broth; 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Rich Mushroom Stuffing

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Someone passed me this recipe years ago, but I've just started to use it. It's a vegetarian alternative to a meat-based stuffing. Rich and light.

Recipe by George Santamouris

Published on December 18, 2012

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Additional Time:

1 day

Total Time:

1 day 1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 (1 pound) loaf egg bread
10 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, stemmed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups diced onion
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups finely chopped portobello mushrooms
3 cups vegetable broth
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Directions

Tear bread into 1-inch chunks. Place in a bowl and leave out until stale, 1 to 2 days.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Chop thyme and rosemary leaves; set aside.
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large, heavy saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion, celery, mushrooms, and thyme and rosemary leaves; cook until mixture starts to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl and add bread, broth, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings. Press into a suitable baking dish. Cover with buttered parchment paper, then aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 45 to 55 minutes, removing foil and parchment paper for the last 10 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Any bread will really do, but the egg breads (like challah or tsoureki) bring out a distinct flavor. Don't skip letting the bread get stale.

You can use cremini mushrooms instead of portobello.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

241	Calories
13g	Fat
29g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 241
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 517mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 41mg	203%
Calcium 156mg	12%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 349mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.