Herbaceous Harmony: Scarborough Fair Stuffing

The Scarborough Fair stuffing recipe you’ve described is a delightful blend of flavors inspired by the classic Simon and Garfunkel song. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the recipe and its preparation:

Scarborough Fair Stuffing

Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Yield: 4 cups stuffing
Recipe Category: European
Keywords: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Roast, Oven, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tbsp dried parsley
• 2 tbsp dried sage
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 4 cups bread cubes (use day-old bread for best results)

Nutritional Information per Serving:

• Calories: 319.8
• Fat: 24.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 14.9g
• Cholesterol: 61mg
• Sodium: 407.1mg
• Carbohydrates: 22.8g
  • Fiber: 2.3g
  • Sugars: 2.9g
• Protein: 3.8g

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
   • Grease a baking pan or dish suitable for baking stuffing.

2. Sauteing Vegetables:

   • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
   • Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and chopped mushrooms to the melted butter.
   • Saute until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

3. Adding Herbs:

   • Stir in the dried parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme into the butter mixture.
   • Let the herbs infuse into the butter for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Combining with Bread Cubes:

   • In a large mixing bowl, place the bread cubes.
   • Pour the herb-infused butter mixture over the bread cubes.
   • Gently toss the bread cubes until they are evenly coated with the butter and herb mixture.
   • If the mixture seems dry, you can add a little hot water gradually until the bread cubes are moistened throughout.

5. Baking:

   • Transfer the stuffing mixture into the greased baking pan or dish, spreading it out evenly.
   • Cover the pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

6. Final Touches:

   • After baking, remove the foil and check if the stuffing is golden brown on top and cooked through.
   • If you are using the stuffing to stuff a bird (such as turkey), make sure the bird is thoroughly cooked to a safe internal temperature to avoid foodborne illnesses like salmonella.

7. Serving:

   • Once cooked, serve the Scarborough Fair stuffing alongside your favorite roast meats or poultry for a delicious holiday or weeknight meal.

This stuffing recipe not only adds a festive touch to Christmas or Thanksgiving dinners but also brings out the comforting flavors of parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme, reminiscent of the classic song that inspired its creation. Enjoy preparing this dish for your loved ones, whether it’s for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner!