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Savory Herb Stuffing
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 50 Minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Category: Holiday
Description
Savory Herb Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz bag of stuffing mix
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cup chicken broth, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large white onion, diced, divided
- 1 celery stalks, diced, divided
- 4 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1/2 package of sliced shiitake mushrooms diced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
- Salt (pink Himalayan or sea salt)
- Pepper (black or multi blend ground coarse)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Melt 3/4 stick of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2 tbsp fresh thyme and 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
- Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1 diced onion. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add 1 diced celery stalk and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in 2 cup of chicken broth, letting it simmer gently. Once it starts to boil, turn off the heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the stuffing mix. Slowly add the sautéed vegetable and broth mixture from the pan, mixing gently to prevent a mushy texture.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1/4 stick butter and all of the diced carrots and mushrooms. Cook over medium-high heat until lightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently stir the caramelized carrots into the stuffing mix in the bowl.
- Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish that has been lightly spray with olive oil cooking spray, cover it with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is lightly browned and crispy.
Notes
This hearty stuffing pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc, to balance its richness. For a non-alcoholic option, try pairing it with a refreshing apple cider to complement the herbs and spices.
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