Easy Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Stuffing
Streamline your holiday cooking with this savory, herb-infused stuffing. Designed to be prepared in advance, this dish minimizes kitchen stress by allowing flavors to bloom in the refrigerator overnight. The result is a perfect balance of crispy, golden edges and tender, aromatic centers that will become a staple at your Thanksgiving table. By using vegetable broth and high-quality herbs, this recipe captures the essence of a traditional stuffing without any meat or alcohol, making it a crowd-pleasing vegetarian side dish.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 65
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 cups stale sourdough or rustic white bread, cubed
1 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
2 cups yellow onions, finely diced
2 cups celery, finely chopped
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, stems removed
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cube the bread into one-inch pieces and spread them on baking sheets to dry overnight.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauté the onions and celery in the butter until translucent and soft.
Stir the fresh herbs into the vegetable mixture for thirty seconds to release aroma.
Combine the dried bread cubes and the sautéed vegetable mixture in a very large mixing bowl.
Pour two cups of the vegetable broth over the mixture and toss gently.
Add the remaining cup of broth gradually until the bread is moist but not mushy.
Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish, cover, and refrigerate if making ahead.
Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Ensure bread is sufficiently stale so it absorbs the broth without falling apart. If making ahead, let the dish come to room temperature for 20 minutes before putting it in the oven. For extra crispiness, uncover the dish for the last 15 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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