Savory Wild Mushroom Stuffing Delight
Experience the rich, earthy flavors of the Pacific Northwest with this Savory Wild Mushroom Stuffing Delight. This enticing recipe showcases an assortment of wild mushrooms, including porcini, cremini, and shiitake, complemented by aromatic leeks, shallots, and fresh herbs. The combination of egg bread and toasted hazelnuts creates a delightful texture that pairs perfectly with your favorite roasted turkey or serves as a hearty vegetarian main course. Perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners, this stuffing envelops your senses in warmth and flavor. This stuffing can be adapted to include other mushrooms if desired, making it versatile and easy to customize for your palate. Originally contributed by Christine L. on Allrecipes.com.
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Servings
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Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
Hot water
2 cups (boiling)
Dried porcini mushrooms
1 ounce (soaked)
Egg bread
1 3/4 lbs (crust trimmed and cubed)
Unsalted butter
6 tablespoons (melted)
Leeks
4 cups (coarsely chopped)
Shallot
1 cup (chopped)
Cremini mushrooms
1 1/4 lbs (sliced)
Fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/2 lb (sliced)
Celery
2 cups (chopped)
Fresh parsley
1 cup (chopped)
Toasted hazelnuts
1 cup (chopped)
Fresh thyme
3 tablespoons (chopped)
Fresh sage
2 tablespoons (chopped)
Eggs
2 (beaten)
Chicken stock
3/4 cup (n/a)
Salt
to taste (n/a)
Ground black pepper
to taste (n/a)
Instructions
1
Combine 2 cups of hot water with the dried porcini mushrooms in a bowl and let them soak until soft, approximately 30 minutes. Drain the mushrooms, reserving the soaking liquid, and then squeeze out excess moisture and chop the porcini coarsely.
2
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Evenly spread the cubed egg bread onto two baking sheets and toast in the oven until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Once done, let cool then transfer to a very large mixing bowl.
3
In a heavy Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add the coarsely chopped leeks, shallots, sliced cremini mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms. Sauté the mixture until the mushrooms are golden and tender, roughly 15 minutes.
4
Stir in the chopped celery and the reserved porcini mushrooms, then continue sautéing for another 5 minutes until tender. Transfer this mixture to the bowl containing the toasted bread cubes.
5
Mix in the chopped fresh parsley, toasted hazelnuts, thyme, and sage to the bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper, and then fold in the beaten eggs.
6
For stuffing a turkey, fill the main cavity with the mushroom mixture and combine 3/4 cup of chicken broth and 1/2 cup of reserved porcini soaking liquid into the stuffing for extra moisture. Spoon any remaining stuffing into a buttered baking dish.
7
Cover the baking dish with buttered foil and place in the oven alongside the turkey. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is crispy and golden.
8
To bake the stuffing entirely in a pan, preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and butter a 15x10x2-inch baking dish. Mix 3/4 cup of the reserved porcini soaking liquid and 3/4 cup of chicken broth into the stuffing mixture before transferring it to the buttered dish. Cover with buttered foil and bake for about 1 hour until heated through, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is crisp.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of mushrooms are used in this stuffing recipe?
The recipe features an assortment of wild mushrooms including dried porcini, fresh cremini, and fresh shiitake mushrooms.
How long should I soak the dried porcini mushrooms?
Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in 2 cups of hot water for approximately 30 minutes until they are soft.
Should I keep the water used to soak the mushrooms?
Yes, you should reserve the soaking liquid as it is used later to add moisture and extra mushroom flavor to the stuffing.
What kind of bread is recommended for this stuffing?
The recipe calls for 1 3/4 lbs of egg bread, which should be trimmed of its crust and cubed.
At what temperature should the bread cubes be toasted?
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and toast the cubed egg bread for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
How do I prepare the leeks for the recipe?
The leeks should be coarsely chopped; you will need approximately 4 cups of chopped leeks.
Which aromatics are sautéed with the mushrooms?
The mushrooms are sautéed with coarsely chopped leeks and a cup of chopped shallots.
What is the recommended cooking vessel for sautéing the vegetables?
A heavy Dutch oven is recommended for melting the butter and sautéing the leeks, shallots, and mushrooms.
How long should I sauté the fresh mushrooms?
Sauté the cremini and shiitake mushrooms with the aromatics for roughly 15 minutes until they are golden and tender.
When should the celery be added to the mixture?
Stir in the chopped celery after the initial 15-minute sauté and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until tender.
Are there nuts in this mushroom stuffing?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 cup of chopped toasted hazelnuts for added texture.
Which fresh herbs are used for seasoning?
The stuffing is seasoned with fresh parsley, fresh thyme, and fresh sage.
How many eggs are required for the recipe?
Two beaten eggs are used to bind the stuffing ingredients together.
Can I use this stuffing inside a turkey?
Yes, you can fill the main cavity of a turkey with the mixture. Add 3/4 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup porcini liquid for moisture.
What are the instructions for baking the stuffing in a dish?
Mix 3/4 cup chicken broth and 3/4 cup porcini liquid into the mixture, transfer to a 15x10x2-inch dish, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour.
How do I get a crispy top on the pan-baked stuffing?
After baking covered for one hour, uncover the dish and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is crisp.
Can this recipe be made vegetarian?
Yes, it serves as a hearty vegetarian main course if you substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock.
What size baking dish is needed for the pan-bake method?
A 15x10x2-inch baking dish is recommended for baking the stuffing outside of a turkey.
Can I customize the types of mushrooms used?
Yes, the recipe is versatile and can be adapted to include other mushroom varieties based on your preference.
How much butter is needed for sautéing?
The recipe requires 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
How do I prepare the porcini mushrooms after they have finished soaking?
Drain them, squeeze out excess moisture, and then coarsely chop the mushrooms.
What heat setting should I use for sautéing the vegetables?
The vegetables should be sautéed over medium-high heat in a heavy Dutch oven.
How much celery is required?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of chopped celery.
What texture does the egg bread provide?
The toasted egg bread cubes provide a delightful texture that complements the tender mushrooms and crunchy hazelnuts.
Is the stuffing seasoned with salt and pepper?
Yes, you should season the mixture generously with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
How long does it take to bake leftover stuffing alongside a turkey?
Leftover stuffing in a separate dish takes about 30 minutes covered, then 15 minutes uncovered to heat through and crisp.
Who is the original contributor of this recipe?
This recipe was originally contributed by Christine L. on Allrecipes.com.
What is the total amount of fresh mushrooms used?
The recipe uses 1 1/4 lbs of cremini mushrooms and 1/2 lb of fresh shiitake mushrooms.
How much fresh sage is used?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh sage.
What is the primary flavor profile of this stuffing?
The stuffing has a rich, earthy flavor characteristic of Pacific Northwest ingredients like wild mushrooms and leeks.