Teresa's Recipes
Boston Brown Bread Stuffing
Embrace the rich flavors of New England with this Boston Brown Bread Stuffing, a scrumptious twist on the traditional stuffing. This recipe brings together a medley of hearty brown bread, savory onions, crisp celery, and a symphony of fresh herbs to create a stuffing that's both moist and crunchy. The bread, with its unique blend of rye, whole wheat, and cornmeal, adds an unexpected but delightful sweetness that complements the savory notes of the dish. This stuffing is certain to be a crowd-pleaser at your Thanksgiving table or any holiday feast!
Ingredients
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh sage
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup, diced Celery
- 1 large, diced Onion
- 8 cups, cubed Boston brown bread
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 8
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 6g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed brown bread, cooked onion and celery mixture, and the chopped herbs (parsley, sage, and thyme). Toss to combine.
- Season the bread mixture with salt and ground black pepper to your taste.
- Slowly pour the chicken broth over the bread mixture, stirring gently to ensure the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Allow the stuffing to rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this savory side dish as part of your Thanksgiving or holiday feast!
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- To make the stuffing more moist, add an extra 1/2 cup of broth.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like chopped apples or dried cranberries for a sweet twist, or cooked sausage for a meaty variation.