Mom's Vegetarian Stuffing

Savor the comforting, nostalgic flavors of the holiday season with Mom's Vegetarian Stuffing, a timeless recipe that's perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. This crowd-pleasing dish combines toasted cubes of sourdough or rustic white bread with a medley of sautéed onions, celery, carrots, and fragrant fresh herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme. Held together with a savory blend of vegetable broth and lightly beaten eggs, the stuffing bakes to perfection with a golden, crispy top and a moist, flavorful interior. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion. Serve it as a hearty side dish or a main star for your vegetarian guests—it's the perfect addition to your festive table!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 cups day-old bread (cubed, preferably sourdough or rustic white)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 4 stalks celery (chopped)
• 2 medium carrot (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons fresh sage (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried poultry seasoning
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread evenly on two baking sheets and toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway, until lightly golden and dry. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and poultry seasoning. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the sautéed vegetables and herbs.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, eggs, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the liquid mixture over the bread and vegetables, tossing gently to ensure the bread is evenly coated. Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes to absorb the liquid. Add more broth if the mixture seems too dry.

Step 8

Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the stuffing cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3776.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7551.5

Total Fat 166.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 556mg	0%
Sodium 16220.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1259.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 84.1g	0%
Total Sugars 148.1g
Protein 246.4g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 2767.2mg	0%
Iron 94.3mg	0%
Potassium 5428.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.9%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 67.0%