
Herby Popcorn & Sourdough Stuffing
3
Point(s)
Total Time
1 hr 10 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
For a unique twist on the usual holiday stuffing, incorporate some air-popped popcorn into the mix of bread, sautéed aromatics, and herbs. The popped grains soften and “deflate” when moistened, becoming small, chewy nuggets with an unmistakable toasty flavor in the finished dish. Fresh herbs will taste more vibrant than dried, but in a pinch, you could sub in two teaspoons dried sage for the fresh. (Fresh parsley, however, is non-negotiable.) To get ahead, you can toast the bread cubes, pop the popcorn, and sauté the vegetables a day in advance; store separately, then toss together and bake as directed.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Sourdough bread
6 oz, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Unsalted butter
1½ Tbsp
Uncooked onion(s)
1½ cup(s), chopped
Uncooked celery
1 cup(s), thinly sliced
Uncooked carrot(s)
½ cup(s), finely chopped
Garlic
3 medium clove(s), minced
Fresh parsley
¼ cup(s), chopped
Fresh sage
3 Tbsp
No-salt-added chicken stock
2 cup(s)
Kosher salt
1 tsp
Black pepper
¾ tsp
Egg(s)
2 large egg(s)
Plain air popped popcorn (prepared without oil)
9 cup(s)