Description
A warm, earthy stuffing made with mushrooms, garlic, onions, herbs, and crusty bread. Comforting, flexible, and full of umami—perfect for holidays or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups crusty bread (sourdough or whole wheat), cubed
2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup unsalted butter (or olive oil)
Fresh thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt butter or heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add diced onion; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms; cook until golden and moisture evaporates, about 10–12 minutes.
5. Stir in garlic and herbs; cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add cubed bread and stir gently to combine.
7. Pour in broth, mixing until bread is moist but not soggy.
8. Transfer to greased baking dish.
9. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until top is crisp and golden.
Notes
Use a mix of mushrooms for the best depth—cremini, shiitake, and oyster are great.
Substitute vegan butter and mushroom broth for a plant-based version.
Toast bread cubes for best texture if not day-old.
Stuffing can be assembled ahead and baked fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: mushroom stuffing, vegetarian stuffing, vegan stuffing, holiday side