Savory Pumpkin Bread Mushroom Stuffing 🎃🍞🍄

Pumpkin Bread Mushroom Stuffing 🎃🍞🍄

Description: Not your usual stuffing! The sweetness of the pumpkin bread is offset by the savory taste of the various herbs. Go on, dare to be different this Thanksgiving!

From: Allrecipes.com, submitted by Ibby.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 6 stalks celery
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup margarine
• 2 red onions
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
• 2 tbsp fresh tarragon
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 loaf pumpkin bread

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 229.1
• Fat Content: 23.3g
• Saturated Fat Content: 14.7g
• Cholesterol Content: 61mg
• Sodium Content: 646.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 5.4g
• Fiber Content: 1g
• Sugar Content: 2g
• Protein Content: 1.3g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Bread Cubes:

   • Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet, and let dry overnight.
   • Alternatively, heat in a 250°F (120°C) oven until dry, about 1 hour.

2. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

3. Prepare Baking Dish:

   • Butter a 2-quart baking dish.

4. Saute Vegetables:

   • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
   • Saute celery and onions for about 10 minutes, until softened.

5. Cook Mushrooms:

   • Add mushrooms to the skillet and continue cooking for about 8 minutes, or until tender.

6. Seasoning:

   • Season with rosemary, tarragon, chives, parsley, salt, and pepper.

7. Combine Ingredients:

   • Fold in the dried bread cubes.
   • Add enough chicken broth to moisten the mixture.

8. Bake:

   • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
   • Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is crisp and golden.

Enjoy this unique and flavorful twist on traditional stuffing! 🍽️🍂