Crispy Brown Butter Sage Stuffing
A quick and sophisticated side dish featuring stale bread tossed in nutty brown butter, fresh sage, and garlic, then baked until crispy on top and custardy in the middle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old sourdough or country bread, cubed
- 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If bread is not stale, cube it and bake on a sheet for 10 minutes to dry out, then cool and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt. Stir constantly until foam subsides and milk solids turn golden brown with a nutty aroma (3-4 minutes).
- Remove skillet from heat. Immediately add chopped sage and minced garlic, stirring for 30 seconds to release oils.
- Pour the brown butter mixture over the bread cubes. Toss thoroughly to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper. Slowly add broth, tossing gently until bread is moist but not soggy.
- Transfer mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes. For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes, watching closely.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure bread is dry and stale for best texture. Brown butter goes from perfect to burnt quickly, so watch closely. Let stuffing rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow flavors to meld. Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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