Mushroom and Leek Stuffing

By

David Bonom, Cooking Light

NOVEMBER 2012

  • 10

Ingredients

  • 9 cups 1/2-inch Italian bread cubes (about 12 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped leek (about 2 medium)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 cup no-salt-added chicken stock (such as Swanson)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet or jelly-roll pan. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly.

3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add leek and next 5 ingredients (through garlic); sauté 10 minutes or until leek begins to brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in mushrooms; sauté 8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Place the mushroom mixture in a large bowl. Add toasted bread cubes, chicken stock, and remaining ingredients except cooking spray. Toss mixture gently to combine. Spoon the mixture into an 11 x 7–inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until top of stuffing is browned.