We’ve got less than 2 weeks till the big day and I seriously can’t even wait. All I dream about is gravy and stuffing. Sourdough stuffing to be exact. Is that wrong? I hope not. because I am totally enjoying it.
Raise your hand if your favorite part of Thanksgiving is the stuffing?!? It’s sooooo good. Little pieces of toasted bread that is coated with different savory seasonings and then drenched in eggs and stock and baked until golden brown and delicious. Oh I’m salivating just thinking about it.
The past 2 years I’ve had my go-to Rustic Herb Stuffing. It’s amazing. And I will be making it this year along side this new Parmesan and Leek Sourdough Stuffing I developed last week. I mean who says you can only have 1 kind of stuffing at Thanksgiving? I certainly think 2 or 3 is totally acceptable. Especially if you use different kinds of breads. So a french bread stuffing, sourdough bread stuffing and a corn bread stuffing is happening. Kthanksbye
This stuffing is literally STUFFED with leeks and salty parmesan cheese. It’s mind blowing and you need it in your lives. I beg you to make it. And invite me over for leftovers 🙂
It’s super easy too. All you need to do is toast up some cubed sourdough bread.
Cut and clean a boat load of leeks. It’s the right thing to do. And who doesn’t love these veggies!
Saute them in some butter and olive oil with a fair amount of salt and pepper, scallions and garlic.
Toss together the veggie mixture, toasted bread and a whisked concoction of eggs, parmesan cheese and stock.
Make sure everything is folded together and seasoned with salt and pepper.
Place it into a baking dish and bake away! And while it’s baking you have to patiently wait while your entire house starts to smell like the best stuffing ever. It’s painful. Trust me.
And then serve it up for everyone to enjoy!
I’m pretty positive that you guys need to make this for Turkey day. Perhaps you should even make it tonight for dinner too. And then again next week. It seems like the sensible thing to do 🙂 And that way by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, you’ll be able to make this sourdough stuffing with your eyes closed!
Also, why can’t we eat stuffing more frequently throughout the year. Next year I am going to make stuffing at least once a month. It’s too good to only have it annually!
Parmesan and Leek Sourdough Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 loaf sourdough bread cubed (about 10 oz)
- 6 leeks cut in half and sliced (white and pale green parts only)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 eggs whisked
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the cubes sourdough bread onto a baking sheet and place it into the oven for about 15 minutes until the bread is toasted and just golden brown. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and set it aside to cool.
- Place the cut leeks into a colander and rinse well to make sure any grit or dirt is removed.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the butter and the olive oil and let the butter melt. Add the leek to the skillet and sauté for 6-7 minutes until tender. Add the green onion and garlic and sauté for 1 minute more. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper and remove the skillet from the heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, parmesan cheese and chicken stock. Once combined, add the toasted bread and leek mixture and stir to combine. If the bread still looks pretty dry, add about 1/2 cup of stock until all the bread is fairly moist. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish, about 12x8 inches, and cover with a piece of foil.
- Place the stuffing into the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and let it continue to bake for 30 more minutes until done.
- Remove the stuffing from the oven and serve immediately. (Preferably with a big plate of turkey, gravy and mashed potatoes!)
Can this be my main course? Because I’d be completely happy with just this and cranberry sauce! Yummmmm! 🙂
This sounds brilliant! Great idea!
I have been dreaming about Thanksgiving also…I can’t WAIT!!! Stuffing is my favorite part, and this looks amazing.
Yup – my favorite is the stuffing, too! This looks amazing!
Wow! I LOVE leeks, so this is right up my alley! Can’t wait to dig in.
Yessss I’m all about the stuffing, too!!
Ahh, why did we already celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada?! Maybe I will just make this for myself and eat it straight from the pan to distract myself from the fact that I have to work on Thanksgiving haha!
holy wowzers. i want this right now
I have been thinking about this stuffing ever since I saw it! I can’t wait for Thanksgiving! I may have to may it early for a “test drive” this week (a.k.a. a “stuff-my-face-with-it drive”) before the big day!
I love this recipe and am so glad I found it–just in time for Thanksgiving!
How many does this serve? I’m going to double and use two pans. Is there anything you think I should adjust? Thanks!
Hi Helen – no need to adjust – just double up on everything 🙂 I would think each pan would easily serve about 12 people 🙂
I made this for Thanksgiving with Italian turkey sausage and gluten-free bread. So, so, so good!
yay!! Glad you enjoyed it Sara!!
I want to make this for my work Thanksgiving. Will it still be good if I make it the night before and refrigerate until it’s served the next day? Or, is this really something that should be served right away?
It works best if it’s cooked right before you serve – but I’ve totally made it the day before and then just heated it back up before serving! Still totally delish!
Hi,
I just wanted you to know that i have made this stuffing every year for the past 3 years for Christmas dinner and i will make it every year. It is the most amazing stuffing ever and I thank you for it!
Thanks Michael!!!
Gaby,
Yet another year and I cannot wait until tomorrow for the stuffing. It is now one of my traditions to have it every year. I have shared it to many friends, and again thank you for creating this recipe!
Fyi…Cleaning leaks still sucks however!
Michael
Has anyone ever made this ahead and froze it?
My coworker made this for his Thanksgiving and brought some in for me because I didn’t make a Thanksgiving dinner this year due to work. This is utterly amazing! I highly recommend everyone give this a try. This beats any stuffing I’ve had in the past.