Herb-Infused Mushroom and Pecan Stuffing

Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Herb-Infused Mushroom and Pecan Stuffing elevates your holiday meals with a vegetarian masterpiece that combines rich mushroom flavors with the crunch of pecans. This American cuisine dish is perfect for those following a vegetarian diet and is gluten, nut, and dairy-free. Its versatile flavor profile makes it an excellent side for roasted vegetables or as a filling for stuffed peppers.

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Overview

This vegetarian stuffing is a delightful addition to any holiday gathering. Packed with flavors from creamy mushroom soup and crunchy pecans, it satisfies both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Customize it with optional ingredients like wild rice, cranberries, or apples for a unique twist.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Nuts, Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) loaf day-old bread, torn
• 10.75 Ounces (oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, packaged
• 10.5 Ounces (oz) vegetable broth, packaged
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) water
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) poultry seasoning
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 0.5 Cups wild rice, cooked (Optional)
• 0.25 Cups dried cranberries (Optional)
• 0.5 Cups fresh mushrooms, sliced (Optional)
• 0.5 Cups chopped pecans (Optional)
• 0.25 Cups cubed apples, diced (Optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the torn bread pieces, cream of mushroom soup, vegetable broth, water, poultry seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
3. If desired, add any or all of the optional ingredients: cooked wild rice, dried cranberries, fresh mushrooms, chopped pecans, and cubed apples. Mix until evenly distributed.
4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and wrap it in nonstick, sprayed foil.
5. Place the wrapped loaf on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about an hour.
6. Once baked, remove from the oven, unwrap, and slice like a meatloaf. Serve warm and enjoy!

Enjoy your Herb-Infused Mushroom and Pecan Stuffing!