It’s hard to believe I have been sharing recipes here for over seven years and somehow a stuffing recipe has never graced the pages of this site. I suppose it is because with all of the different variables – the type of bread used, veggies and herbs, type of meat or lack thereof – the possibilities are nearly endless. I have tried numerous recipes over the years and they have all been good in completely different ways. I’ll share more of the less traditional variations in the future, but many of you have requested a classic stuffing recipe so we are starting here.
Unfortunately I don’t have many clear memories of the things my mom cooked when she was alive – just scattered glimpses here and there. I do have vague memories of the Thanksgivings that she hosted and that I loved her stuffing. Whenever I have had classic mushroom stuffing over the years, it reminds me of those past holidays. After making so many variations on this theme over the years, I have determined what I prefer to include in my ideal version. Italian bread is ideal thanks to its sturdy but soft texture and its mild flavor. I like to include lots of mushrooms with just a bit of sausage, but the sausage can be easily replaced with more mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Onion, celery, garlic and fresh herbs round out the flavors of this simple, classic stuffing. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!