This stuffing is OUT OF THIS WORLD! I was actually very skeptical of myself when I came up with the idea to make stuffing with Ezekiel Bread, but it came out better than I could have ever imagined. You can substitute any kind of bread you want — gluten-free bread, cornbread, another kind of whole grain bread….use your imagination. I chose Ezekiel because I dig the healthy ingredients. This is really the ultimate stuffing recipe, no matter what kind of bread you go with.
Growing up, we always had Stove Top pre-made stuffing in a canister. All you had to do was add water, and voila! The last few years, though, I’ve been experimenting with making my own – and this is BY FAR my favorite — and, dare I say…way better than canister stuffing. :)
This stuffing earns two VERY enthusiastic thumbs up!!!
Ingredients (serves about 4):
- 1/2 a loaf of Ezekiel Bread or your bread of choice
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 stalks of celery
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups of stock/broth (I used mushroom broth)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh sage
- Sea salt + black pepper to taste
Toast bread so it’s dry and crispy. Chop into cubes.
Chop onion and celery and add them to a pan with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook until translucent and soft.
Chop rosemary, thyme and sage. Add broth + herbs to the pan with the celery and onion. Let the broth heat up.
When the bread cubes are toasty, add them to the pan with the broth, herbs and vegetables.
Add the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil to the pan. Stir the mixture until the bread cubes soak up all of the moisture, and cook until the stuffing has reached your desired consistency. Add more broth if your stuffing is too dry.
Add salt + pepper to taste. Congratulate yourself for making the most delicious stuffing on Earth!
P.S. – I’ll let you in on a little secret. This stuffing + this gravy might be the most heavenly combo….ever.
Dee says
This is what I have been looking for! Sounds heavenly. Can’t wait to make this — this Thanksgiving! Your recipe is the BEST I have found on the net. Thank you, Jenny Sansouci … (p.s. am making your fingerling & kale potatoes tomorrow, too! And just LOVE your Nature’s Beauty Secrets. I am so glad I found your site!
Stephanie says
Have you tried baking this dish instead of toasting the bread? Looks great!
jenny sansouci says
I haven’t, but let me know if you try it!
Rande @ The Vegetable Centric Kitchen says
This is my third year in a row making this for my holiday guests- they love it!!
John Province says
Great recipe ! I did something similar and added some quinoa for texture……works well also…..I add quinoa to many things from tuna to burgers….gives them a kibbie like texture and absorbs flavorful juices…..give it a try…..JP
Meryl says
My husband must watch his salt intake can you leave the Tamara out off the sprouted grain stuffing?
jenny sansouci says
Sure!
Regina says
Okay. So you toast the bread, cut into cubes, then do you put the cubed bread on a pan, and toast in the oven before adding to the pan? It says when the cubes are toasty. Thanks so much it looks amazing!
Tiffany says
I know it’s supposed to be toasted, but can I let the bread sit out overnight. My mom’s stuffing is made that way, but she uses reg bread. I know Sprouted bread has to be stored differently, and wasn’t sure if it would mess it up if I let it air dry
Sherry B says
You my friend just made my night. I was looking for a side dish to go with pork chops. Had SAAAWHEAT (the brand) bread in the freezer, whipped it up and it was AMAZING!!! Better than regular stuffing!! Being the bread lover that I am, I was skeptical but this will be the only stuffing I make from now on. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!