Name: Sourdough Stuffing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 8 cups Sourdough dried bread cubes, seasoned ((see note below)); 3 onions, chopped; 2 cups celery, chopped; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 4 cups broth, chicken or turkey; 2 large eggs; 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tsp salt; 2 lemons, juiced; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

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Who, besides me, thinks that stuffing is the best Thanksgiving dinner side dish? That means the stuffing must be Thanksgiving-worthy: flavorful, tender, sturdy yet fluffy, perfect for sitting alongside mashed potatoes and soaking up gravy. After much trial and error over the years, this Sourdough Stuffing recipe has evolved. It’s a real classic and a staple on our holiday table.

Sourdough Stuffing recipe thanksgiving side dish

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Why Does Sourdough Make the Best Stuffing?

There is something magical about sourdough bread that gives stuffing that extra kick. Maybe it’s the sourdough tang? Perhaps it is the crusty exterior and super moist inside? Whatever it is, it’s my go-to bread for stuffing.

Of course, the best bread you can use is homemade sourdough bread. It is generally the highest quality and has fewest ingredients.

But, that is not an option for everyone. If you are buying sourdough bread to cut up and use, buy the best, real sourdough bread you can. Or use high-quality dried sourdough stuffing cubes.

My favorite is Boudin Sourdough Classic Herb Stuffing. I buy a big bag of it from Costco or Sam’s Club. I’ve seen smaller bags of it available in local grocery stores.

boudin sourdough bread cubes for stuffing recipe

How to Make Sourdough Stuffing

My main tip when making sourdough stuffing as a Thanksgiving side dish is to make twice as much as you think you’ll need. For 6-8 people, I use two 16 oz bags or the large bag of Boudin bread cubes (32 oz). If you want to make less, just use half a recipe.

Here are the ingredients you need for our favorite stuffing recipe:

sourdough bread cubes
onion
celery
olive oil
broth
eggs
parsley
salt
lemon juice
butter

Like almost everything delicious, this Sourdough Stuffing recipe starts with chopping onions. So, first and foremost, chop up your onions and celery.

Preheat your oven to 350º degrees.

Then add olive oil to a heavy skillet. I like to use my Staub brasier. Not only does it go from stove top to oven, but it has a nice heavy lid. The cast iron gives the sourdough stuffing crispness, but keeps the inside moist.

onions and celery for the best stuffing recipe

It’s about 4 quarts in size which is large enough for most recipes. I use it a lot for baked macaroni and cheese and other pasta dishes. It’s definitely a multi-use pot.

Next, add the chopped onions and celery to the skillet, and sauté on medium heat until they are translucent and softened.

While the vegetables are sautéing, add the bread cubes, parsley and salt to a large bowl. Then add the wet ingredients: broth, lemon juice, and oil/butter. Toss until the bread cubes are evenly coated.

Add the bread cubes mixture to the vegetables, and stir well.

Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes with the lid on. Remove from oven, stir, and return to the oven without the lid for 10 more minutes.

And, now you’re ready to wow your guests with this delicious, moist, and perfectly tender Sourdough Stuffing.

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