Name: Sourdough Bread Stuffing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 59 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sourdough bread (, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 12 cups)); 0.25 cup vegan butter (, divided (+ more for greasing dish)); 1 large onion (, diced); 1 cup celery (, diced); 4 cloves garlic (, minced); 12 oz mushrooms (, sliced (about 4 cups)); 2 tsp dried thyme; 2 tsp ground sage; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 0.5 cup fresh parsley (, chopped (+ more for garnish)); 1 tsp sea salt (, more to taste); null null fresh ground pepper (, to taste); 3 cups vegetable broth (, low sodium (more if needed))

Instructions

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1

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly grease a casserole dish (3 quart) and set aside.
2

Spread sourdough bread (1 lb) cubes onto a baking tray. Toast in oven for [15-20 minutes], turning occasionally, until dry and lightly golden. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
3

Increase oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
4

In a large pan, melt vegan butter (2 tbsp) over medium heat. Add onion (1 large), celery (1 cup), and garlic (4 cloves). Sauté for [5-6 minutes] until softened, then sauté garlic for [0.5-1 minute] until fragrant.
5

Add remaining vegan butter (2 tbsp). Once melted, add mushrooms (12 oz), dried thyme (2 tsp), ground sage (2 tsp), and dried rosemary (1 tsp). Sauté for [5-6 minutes] until mushrooms soften.
6

Stir in vegetable broth (2 cups), sea salt (1 tsp), and [to taste fresh ground pepper]. Bring to a simmer and cook for [2-3 minutes] to blend flavors.
7

Remove from heat. Slowly add the vegetable mixture to the sourdough bread (1 lb) cubes. Gently toss with fresh parsley (0.5 cup). Add more [vegetable broth] as needed until moist but not soggy, ensuring liquid is absorbed. Season with more [sea salt] and [fresh ground pepper] to taste.
8

Transfer mixture to the prepared [casserole dish] and cover tightly with foil.
9

Bake for [25-30 minutes] until heated through. Remove foil and bake uncovered for [15-20 minutes] until golden and crispy. Let sit for minutes (10) before serving. Enjoy!